The treatment of epiglottitis includes:
1. antibiotics specific to the virus causing the illness.
2. antibiotics specific to the bacteria causing the illness.
3. supplemental oxygen by face mask.
4. endotracheal intubation.
a. 1
b. 4
c. 2, 4
d. 1, 3
C
A patient with epiglottitis will be given an antibiotic for the bacterial infection and be intubated to ensure a secure airway. Oxygen may be given through the endotracheal tube.
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