During Chest Physical Therapy, a Patient Has an Episode of Hemoptysis

During chest physical therapy, a patient has an episode of hemoptysis. Which of the following actions would be appropriate at this time?

A) Put the patient in a sitting position and have him or her cough strenuously.
B) Place the patient in a head-down position and call the nurse.
C) Immediately perform nasotracheal suctioning of the patient.
D) Stop therapy, sit the patient up, give O₂, and contact the physician.