A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A. Continuous monitoring of the respiratory status is essential in a child with epiglottitis because the condition can lead to sudden airway obstruction. B. Suctioning the oropharynx could trigger laryngospasm and worsen airway obstruction. C. While frequent swallowing may indicate a need for airway assessment, it is not the primary intervention for epiglottitis. D. Pancreatic enzymes are not relevant for the management of epiglottitis.