Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Chapter 12 Conception Through Adolescence Denise Coffey MSN, RN

2 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Stages of Growth and Development  Human growth and development are continuous and complex.  Growth and development are based on timing and sequence of developmental tasks.

3 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Selecting a Developmental Framework for Nursing  An organized, systematic approach ensures that a care plan will meet the needs of the child and family.  A developmental approach helps nurses plan and organize care according to the child’s developmental stage.

4 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Conception  From the moment of conception, human development proceeds rapidly.  Intrauterine life  First trimester  Second trimester  Third trimester

5 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Transition From Intrauterine to Extrauterine Life  Major physiological changes  Psychosocial changes  Health risks

6 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Newborn  Neonatal period  Physical changes  Cognitive changes  Psychosocial changes  Health risks

7 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Infant  1 month old to 1 year old  Physical changes  Cognitive changes  Psychosocial changes  Health risks

8 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Toddler  12 to 36 months  Physical changes  Cognitive changes  Psychosocial changes  Health risks

9 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Preschooler  3 to 5 years old  Physical changes  Cognitive changes  Psychosocial changes  Health risks

10 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. School-Age Children and Adolescents  6 to 18 years old  Expansion, development, and refinement of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and moral skills  Boundaries include family, school, community, and church  Play and work with others

11 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. School-Age Child  6 to 12 years old  Physical changes  Cognitive changes  Psychosocial changes  Health risks

12 Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2005 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Adolescence  13 to 20 years old  Physical changes  Cognitive changes  Psychosocial changes  Health risks