A six-week-old infant who has a complex congenital heart defect is hospitalized and awaiting surgery. The infant experiences a hypercyanotic episode. Which of the following actions would the nurse take first?

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A six-week-old infant who has a complex congenital heart defect is hospitalized and awaiting surgery. The infant experiences a hypercyanotic episode. Which of the following actions would the nurse take first?