Examination of the Throat of a Child with Acute Epiglottis

Examination of the throat of a child with acute epiglottis by depressing the tongue is:

A) a good idea because there is a characteristic patchy redness that aids in diagnosis
B) contraindicated due to the possibility of causing complete airway obstruction
C) impossible because the tongue is too swollen and tender to allow it
D) to be done carefully because of the possibility of causing additional pain