An anteroposterior x-ray view of the neck is performed on a five-month-old. The respiratory therapist notices an area of "hourglass" shaped swelling in the subglottic region. What additional procedure should be performed to provide a differential diagnosis of croup in this child?
A) posteroanterior x-ray
B) arterial blood gas analysis
C) intubation
D) bronchoscopy
D
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