A nurse assessing a patient's oral health must assess which of the following as an immediate safety hazard?

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The ability to swallow is an immediate safety hazard as it affects the patient's ability to protect their airway and avoid aspiration. If a patient is unable to swallow, they are at risk for choking and respiratory distress. While assessing the color of the mucous membranes, the presence of ulcerations or lesions, and the presence of bleeding in the mouth are important aspects of assessing oral health, they are not immediate safety hazards.

A Nurse Assessing a Patient's Oral Health Must Assess Which