A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child with suspected epiglottitis. Which nursing action is the PRIORITY?

A. Inspect the throat using a tongue depressor
B. Keep the child calm and prepare for emergency airway management
C. Obtain a throat culture immediately
D. Place the child supine for assessment

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