The nurse discovers welts on the back of a child whose parents identify as 1st generation Vietnamese. The mother states she rubbed the edge of a coin on her child's oiled back. The nurse should recognize that this is:

Choice A reason: This is not appropriate because it may make the parents feel excluded or suspicious. It may also make the girl feel uncomfortable or scared. The parents have the right to be present and involved in their daughter's care, unless they pose a threat to her safety.

Choice B reason: This is not appropriate because it may offend or upset the parents and the girl. It may also damage the trust and rapport between the provider and the family. The provider should not make assumptions or accusations based on the girl's symptoms.

Choice C reason: This is appropriate because it respects the parents' authority and the girl's privacy. It also allows the provider to rule out pregnancy as a possible cause of the abdominal pain, and to offer appropriate counseling and treatment if needed.

Choice D reason: This is not appropriate because it may miss a potential diagnosis or complication. The provider should not rely solely on the parents' or the girl's statements about sexual activity, as they may be inaccurate or dishonest. The provider should follow the standard of care and perform a pregnancy test for any female of childbearing age with abdominal pain.

Choice A reason: Respiratory tract infection is not a correct answer because it is not a complication of examining the child's throat. It is a possible cause of epiglottitis, which is an inflammation of the epiglottis, the flap that covers the entrance to the trachea.

Choice B reason: Sore throat is not a correct answer because it is not a complication of examining the child's throat. It is a symptom of epiglottitis, along with fever, difficulty swallowing, and drooling.

Choice C reason: Complete airway obstruction is the correct answer because it is a life-threatening complication of examining the child's throat. The tongue depressor can trigger a spasm of the epiglottis, which can block the airway and cause respiratory distress or arrest.

Choice D reason: Inspiratory stridor is not a correct answer because it is not a complication of examining the child's throat. It is a sign of upper airway obstruction, which can occur in epiglottitis, but it is not caused by the tongue depressor.