A nurse is caring for a school-age client on an inpatient pediatric unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select All that Apply.)

A. Discontinuing a medication without evaluation could compromise the child’s treatment or exacerbate underlying conditions. Medications should only be adjusted with provider approval and clinical reasoning. B. Parents should never be instructed to discard prescribed medications brought from home. Proper protocol involves verification and safe handling by the pharmacy before administration. C. If the home medication is unavailable or cannot be verified, the nurse collaborates with the provider and pharmacist to obtain a hospital-approved alternative that meets the child’s therapeutic needs. This ensures continuity of care while maintaining safety standards. D. Hospital policy requires that any home medication brought in be reviewed and verified by the pharmacy before administration. This step ensures the correct dosage, formulation, and safety for inpatient use. E. The nurse should temporarily collect and secure home medications to prevent accidental administration, contamination, or loss, while pharmacy review and verification are completed.