The nurse is triaging a client and notes pallor and cyanosis of the oral cavity and lips.Based on this finding,the nurse would implement which of the following actions first?

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Pallor and cyanosis of the oral cavity and lips suggest inadequate oxygenation. Administering oxygen would be the priority intervention to address this issue. Providing oral hygiene, administering IV fluids, or providing a warm drink may be appropriate interventions later if deemed necessary, but they do not address the immediate issue of inadequate oxygenation.

The Nurse Is Triaging a Client and Notes Pallor and Cyanosis