A nurse recognizes that a child diagnosed with epiglottitis is at risk for which of the following complications?

Rationale: A. Skin rash is not associated with epiglottitis. B. Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis, which can rapidly lead to severe swelling and life-threatening airway obstruction. Prompt recognition and airway management are critical. C. Digestive system dysfunction is not a complication of epiglottitis. D. Urinary tract infections are unrelated to this upper respiratory condition.