A 5-year-old boy who is drooling has suspected epiglottitis. His pulse rate is 144, respirations 156, and blood pressure 110/52. He is noncompliant with the pulse oximeter, but his skin is normal colored. Which statement indicates proper care of this patient?

A) "Let's give him high-concentration oxygen through a mask."
B) "I need to depress his tongue with the tongue blade to see the swelling."
C) "Let's suction his airway to remove the secretions."
D) "We need to place him on his side to drain secretions and transport immediately!"

A