NURS 464 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Jargon, Stethoscope, Peer Group
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Physical and cognitive development is measured: cephalocaudal development- head to toe. Ex: infants gain head control, sit up, crawl, waddle, walk. Infants" heads are bigger in proportion to body than any other time in life: proximodistal- inside out. gross to fine motor skills. As children grow, they are able to have more fine motor movements: anticipatory guidance- what to expect. What kind of toys to get to promote child"s development to the next level. Newborn is within this period (0-1 month): toddler: 1-3 years, preschool: 3-6 years, school age: 6-12 years. Belief that sexual energy is centered in specific parts of the body at certain ages. Unmet needs and unresolved conflicts can hinder development. Age groups have stages with specific characteristics that can be applied to nursing. Sexual energy is centered in certain parts of the body in certain ages.
