What is the priority nursing diagnosis for an adult client with epiglottitis?
A. Fatigue related to malaise and fever
B. Acute Pain related to local inflammation
C. Risk for Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to airway obstruction
D. Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to pain and difficulty swallowing
C
The epiglottis is an elastic structure that has a hingelike action. The epiglottis opens during breathing and coughing. It folds over and closes the entrance to the larynx during swallowing to prevent aspiration. When the epiglottis is swollen during infection or inflammation, it can com-pletely obstruct the airway.
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