
During the course of surgery,a patient exhibits tachycardia,diaphoresis,and rising body temperature.The priority intervention by the circulating nurse is to:
A) continue to monitor the patient for any further changes in condition.
B) note the patient's oxygen saturation and blood pressure.
C) ask the scrub nurse to verify the assessment findings.
D) alert the anesthesiologist and surgeon immediately.
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