The mother of a toddler yells to the nurse." Help! He is choking to death on his food." The nurse determines that lifesaving measures are necessary based on which of the following?

A. Booster seats are used for older children who have outgrown their forward-facing car seats. A 24- month-old toddler is typically too young and small for a booster seat.

B. Rear-facing car seats provide the best protection for young children, including toddlers, in the event of a crash.

B. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping children in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum height or weight limit. Rear-facing seats distribute crash forces more evenly across the back of the car seat and the child's body, reducing the risk of injury to the head, neck, and spine.

C. Placing a car seat forward-facing in the front passenger side and inactivating the airbag is not recommended for any child under the age of 13 due to the risk of injury from the airbag in the event of a crash.

D. Placing a car seat rear-facing in the front passenger side is not recommended, especially for a toddler.

Red marks across the cheeks can be indicative of various conditions, including skin irritation, allergies, or infections. Before jumping to conclusions or taking further actions, the nurse should conduct a thorough assessment of the child's overall condition. Assessing the rest of the child's body for any additional signs or symptoms, such as a rash or other skin abnormalities, can provide more information about the cause of the red marks on the cheeks. Depending on the findings of the assessment, further action may be necessary, such as questioning the parents about potential causes or referring the family to appropriate services if there are concerns about the child's well-being. However, the initial step should be to assess the child's condition comprehensively.