During an oral assessment of a 30-year-old patient of African descent, the nurse notices bluish lips and a dark line along the gingival margin.What action would the nurse perform in response to this finding?
A) Check the patient's hemoglobin for anemia
B) Assess for other signs of insufficient oxygen supply
C) Proceed with the assessment, knowing that this appearance is a normal finding
D) Ask if he has been exposed to an excessive amount of carbon monoxide
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