The nurse suctions a patient's tracheostomy tube. During the procedure, the patient's heart rate drops to the low 50s and oxygen saturation falls to 85%. Which is the priority action by the nurse?
A) Tell the patient to relax and continue the procedure.
B) Stop the suctioning procedure and administer oxygen.
C) Notify the healthcare provider at the end of the procedure.
D) Document the patient's reaction to the procedure in the medical record.
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