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

A. Instill normal saline drops to nares before meals: Saline drops are used to loosen nasal secretions in conditions like the common cold or bronchiolitis. They do not address epiglottitis and are not a primary intervention for this life-threatening airway condition. B. Perform chest percussion and postural drainage twice per day: Chest physiotherapy is indicated for conditions with increased pulmonary secretions, such as cystic fibrosis or pneumonia. Epiglottitis primarily affects the upper airway, so these interventions are not appropriate. C. Initiate droplet precautions: Epiglottitis is often caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b and can be transmitted via respiratory droplets. Implementing droplet precautions protects healthcare workers and other clients from infection while the child receives care. D. Administer pancreatic enzymes with meals: Pancreatic enzyme replacement is used in conditions like cystic fibrosis to aid digestion. It is unrelated to epiglottitis and does not address the acute respiratory risk posed by airway inflammation.