Contact child protective services to intervene in the family since the child's parent does not seem adequately prepared to manage the client's illness at home.

Print out a copy of the asthma action plan and thoroughly review it with the child and the school nurse prior to discharge.

Empower the child's parent to help manage the asthma by offering comprehensive education on the condition, treatment plan, and managing potential complications at home.

Write out a detailed schedule of the child's medications and a list of their healthcare providers addresses and phone numbers in case they should need it.