The mother of a 5-year-old female patient states that her daughter has been "sick" with a sore throat and fever for several days. The mother became concerned tonight and called 911 because the child was "making funny noises" and could not breathe well. Your assessment reveals a lethargic, well-developed child sitting upright and with high-pitched tracheal noises when she breathes in. What should be the priority action for the EMT?
A) Placing an oropharyngeal airway
B) Administering supplemental oxygen if indicated
C) Inspecting the airway with a tongue depressor
D) Performing abdominal thrusts
B) Administering supplemental oxygen if indicated
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