The nurse obtains the following results after measuring the patient's vital signs: blood pressure 180/100 mm Hg,pulse 82 beats per minute,respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute,and rectal temperature 37.5°C.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) Retake the blood pressure.
B) Retake the temperature.
C) Report all of the findings immediately.
D) Record the findings as within normal limits.
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