A 2-year-old is awake and in respiratory distress with stridorous respirations. His airway is patent and pulses rapid. Vital signs are pulse 144, respirations 28, SpO2 93% on room air, and temperature 101°F. The patient has no medical history, although diabetes runs in the family. Appropriate care for this patient would include:

A) high-concentration oxygen by mask.
B) checking blood sugar.
C) blow-by oxygen that is humidified.
D) providing aspirin for fever.

C

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