The goal in treating a child with epiglottitis is to:
A) transport him or her to the hospital with a maintainable airway.
B) administer corticosteroids to reduce edema in the upper airway.
C) intubate him or her before the epiglottis blocks the upper airway.
D) administer oxygen by nonrebreathing mask and transport at once.
Answer: A) transport him or her to the hospital with a maintainable airway.
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