The nurse should take an active role in preassessment activities, assessment, and report writing, including recommendations
for intervention, sharing information with family members, and follow-up. As a team member, the nurse contributes particular expertise in discussing health history, interpreting medical records, and offering information about the physical and developmental status of the child from a holistic perspective. The nurse critically reviews health and nutritional status and medication use including appropriate dose and drug-to-drug interactions,and identifies implications of disease/disorders on child development and behavior. This information is discussed in the assessment planning phase and in the final recommendation phase as the nurse emphasizes health promotion and optimal development.
In keeping with the transdisciplinary process, the nurse shares expertise with other team members. The nurse benefits as he or she learns about assessment techniques in other disciplines, honing observation skills, and streng theningand broadening his or her knowledge base with regard to recommendations for interventions from all disciplines. In order to function effectively on a team,nurses need to be prepared to work collaboratively with team members from other disciplines. This collaborative effort takes place in the ongoing process of team building.Transdisciplinary teaming requires team building, time for ongoing collaboration, and a commitment to practice role release