A patient with acute gallstone-induced pancreatitis is recovering from an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP). Which observation indicates that the patient's condition is deteriorating after this procedure? Select all that apply.

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1. Complications after an ERCP include increased pain, which could indicate exacerbation of the pancreatitis.
2. Complications after an ERCP include fever and chills.
3. Complications after an ERCP include nausea and vomiting.
4. A normal body temperature could indicate that the procedure was successful in removing the gallstones.
5. A reduction in gastric distention could indicate that the procedure was successful in removing the gallstones.

A Patient with Acute Gallstone-Induced Pancreatitis Is Recovering from an Endoscopic