A 6-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. His mother states that she saw him put a small toy into his mouth shortly before the episode began. The child is conscious, obviously frightened, and is coughing forcefully. You should:
Select one:
A. carefully look into his mouth and remove the object if you see it.
B. encourage him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport.
C. place the child in a supine position and perform abdominal thrusts.
D. deliver a series of five back blows and then reassess his condition.
