A student nurse in the emergency department is preparing to obtain a throat culture on a child with suspected epiglottis secondary to a strep infection.What action by the registered nurse is best?

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The nurse never obtains a throat culture on a child in whom epiglottitis is suspected because it may precipitate sudden airway obstruction.The nurse consults with the provider about this issue.Wearing personal protective equipment,having the child say "ahhh," and informing the child and parents of the needed culture would all be appropriate when obtaining it.

A Student Nurse in the Emergency Department Is Preparing to Obtain