A 6-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. His mother states that she saw him put a small toy into his mouth shortly before the episode began. The child is conscious, obviously frightened, and is coughing forcefully. You should:
A. carefully look into his mouth and remove the object if you see it.
B. encourage him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport.
C. deliver a series of five back blows and then reassess his condition.
D. place the child in a supine position and perform abdominal thrusts.
Answer: B. encourage him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport.
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