A nurse is digitally removing a fecal impaction from a patient. The nurse should stop the procedure immediately and take corrective action if the patient's:
A) blood pressure increases from 110/84 to 118/88 mm Hg.
B) pulse rate decreases from 78 to 52 beats/min.
C) respiratory rate increases from 16 to 24 breaths/min.
D) temperature increases from 98.8° F to 99.0° F.
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