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A patient with ulcerative colitis presents with >10 bloody stools per day, fever, tachycardia, and Hgb of 8. What is the first management step in the ED?

Oral mesalamine IV corticosteroids and GI consultation Colonoscopy immediately Oral prednisone and discharge

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IV corticosteroids and GI consultation

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