Soon after endotracheal tube extubation, an adult patient exhibits a high-pitched inspiratory noise, heard without a stethoscope. Which of the following actions would you recommend?
A) STAT heated aerosol treatment with saline
B) STAT racemic epinephrine aerosol treatment
C) careful observation of the patient for 6 hours
D) immediate reintubation via the nasal route
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