A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a 3-year-old child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan nurse take?

A. A cool mist tent may be helpful for other respiratory conditions but is not the priority in epiglottitis. B. Suctioning the oropharynx can cause further airway irritation and increase the risk of airway obstruction. C. Epiglottitis can rapidly lead to airway obstruction, and intubation may be necessary to secure the airway. D. Obtaining a throat culture is contraindicated as it may trigger airway closure.