The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old girl who is anxious, has a high fever, speaks in a whisper, and sits up with her neck thrust forward. Based on these findings, which of the following would be least appropriate for the nurse to perform?

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Visualizing the throat in a child with symptoms suggestive of epiglottitis (anxious appearance, high fever, whispering voice, sitting up with neck thrust forward) can provoke airway obstruction and is therefore the least appropriate action for the nurse to perform without proper preparation and support, such as having a skilled airway management team ready.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 5-Year-Old Girl Who Is Anxious