A 5-year-old boy who is drooling has suspected epiglottitis. His pulse rate is 144 beats/min, respirations are 46 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 110/52 mmHg. The patient is noncompliant with the pulse oximeter, but his skin is normal colored. Which statement made by the EMT indicates proper care of this patient?
A) "Let's give him some supplemental oxygen."
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) "Let's give him some supplemental oxygen."
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