A toddler-aged patient presents to the emergency department with a sore throat and difficulty swallowing.The nurse suspects acute epiglottitis.Which nursing action is avoided on the basis of the current assessment data?

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Throat culture should be avoided as it can stimulate the child's airway and trigger a sudden and life-threatening closure of the epiglottis. This procedure can be performed after the airway is secured through intubation. Vital signs, medical history, and auscultation of breath sounds are all appropriate assessments for a patient with suspected acute epiglottitis.

A Toddler-Aged Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with a Sore