NCLEX Next Gen Quiz: Medical Management of Epiglottitis A child is brought to the emergency department with suspected epiglottitis. The nurse has ensured that the child has a patent airway. What is the next priority of care? 1. Prepare the child for tracheotomy. 2. Prepare to administer epinephrine. 3. Prepare the child for a chest radiograph. 4. Assist the primary health care provider with intubation. Δ
