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

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Providing a routine for medication administration will help the family prepare for providing care to the toddler once they are discharged from the hospital setting. This will ensure that the toddler's medication is given on time and in the correct dose to manage the chronic condition. Suggesting the parents use a mobile for sensory stimulation or allowing the child to choose the color of the gown during hospitalization, while helpful, are not as essential as establishing a medication administration routine. Enrolling the child in a special camp to learn about the diagnosis is also not the best choice, as the child may be too young to understand the condition and the camp may not be age-appropriate.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Toddler Newly Diagnosed