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An 8-year-old male with a history of peanut allergy accidentally ate a cookie containing peanut butter at a friend's house. He is having difficulty breathing and is complaining of stomach cramps. He vomited and now has pale skin and is profusely sweating. The patient does not have an epinephrine auto-injector with him. Which of the following has the highest priority in the further assessment and management of this patient?
A) Obtain a pulse oximetry reading.
B) Get a full set of vital signs.
C) Contact the parents for permission to treat the patient.
D) Maintain the airway and apply high-flow oxygen.

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