The nurse is providing care to a toddler-age client newly diagnosed with a chronic condition. Which nursing action will prepare the family for providing care to the toddler once discharged from the hospital setting?

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Helping the parents recognize their child's capabilities will help them to provide appropriate care to the toddler at home. It will facilitate the parents in understanding their toddler's strengths and weaknesses in relation to their condition. It will also guide the parents in setting realistic goals for their child and providing activities that will enhance their child's abilities. Suggesting the use of a mobile for sensory stimulation may be helpful, but it may not prepare the family for caring for their toddler once discharged from the hospital. Allowing the child to choose the color of the gown may be a way to provide some autonomy to the child during hospitalization, but it does not prepare the family for care at home. Suggesting the child enroll in a special camp may be beneficial, but it may not address the family's immediate needs for care at home.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Toddler-Age Client Newly