Which clinical indicator should be anticipated

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Problem: An adult patient presents to the emergency department after sustaining severe facial injuries during an altercation. The patient is awake, confused, and smells heavily of alcohol. Pulse oximetry is 94% on room air. Immediate intubation should be anticipated based on which clinical indicator?

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