A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Rationale: A. Transporting the child to radiology or attempting x-rays can worsen airway obstruction and is not safe in suspected epiglottitis. B. Placing the child in an upright or tripod position helps maintain airway patency and eases breathing. C. Visualizing the epiglottis with a tongue depressor can trigger laryngospasm and complete airway obstruction; it should be avoided. D. Obtaining a throat culture is contraindicated until the airway is secure, as it may provoke respiratory distress.