A nurse assessing a patient's oral health must assess which of the following as an immediate safety hazard?
1. The color of the mucous membranes
2. The ability to swallow
3. The presence of ulcerations or lesions in the mouth
4. The presence of bleeding in the mouth
ANS: 2
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).