A 10-year-old patient has inhaled hot gases, and an inspection of her mouth shows edema and blisters. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?
a. Perform a bronchoscopy to evaluate the trachea.
b. Perform endotracheal intubation.
c. Monitor her SpO2 once per shift.
d. Administer an aerosol treatment with racemic epinephrine.
B
Endotracheal intubation should be performed as soon as possible because the patient is at a high risk for airway obstruction.
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