A preschool-aged child who is experiencing respiratory distress is brought to the emergency department by the parents. The child is anxious, has a temperature of 102.8° F (39.3° C), and is drooling from the mouth while leaning forward when sitting. Which action should the nurse prepare the child for next?

D Begin prescribed intravenous antibiotic administration. C Obtain bedside trays for intubation or tracheotomy by the healthcare provider. A Schedule the child for a STAT magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck. B Provide a nebulizer treatment with bronchodilators.