What should the nurse do when planning care for an 8-year-old boy with Down syndrome?

Assess the child’s current developmental level and plan care accordingly

Nursing care plan should be planned according to the developmental age of a child with Down syndrome, not the chronological age. Because children with Down syndrome can vary from mildly to severely mentally challenged, each child should be individually assessed. A child with Down syndrome is capable of learning, especially a child with mild limitations.