35. A 3-year-old child is admitted with epiglottitis. The child is sitting upright, leaning forward, drooling, and has difficulty swallowing. What is the critical situational nursing priority?
A.
Attempting to visualize the throat.
B.
Maintaining a patent airway, avoiding any procedures that could cause laryngospasm (e.g., throat examination), and preparing for emergent intubation.
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C.
Offering oral fluids.
D.
Administering oral antibiotics.
📖 Additional Information
Attempting to visualize the throat.
Maintaining a patent airway, avoiding any procedures that could cause laryngospasm (e.g., throat examination), and preparing for emergent intubation.
