The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner has a cohort of patients who
have special health care needs. Which is an important role of the nurse practitioner when caring for these children?

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Care coordination and collaboration are important roles for the nurse practitioner when caring for children with special health care needs as they often require multidisciplinary care and coordination between various healthcare providers, community resources, and the child's family. The nurse practitioner can facilitate this coordination and collaboration as part of their role in managing the child's overall health and wellbeing. Developing protocols, monitoring IEPs, and providing lists of resources are also important aspects of care for these children, but they are not the primary role of the nurse practitioner in managing their care.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Has a Cohort of Patients