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xenologer
30
no on on...at least make it 40, I'm over 30 but under 40...
Old = people that don't understand the PC and are skeert of the internet(s)
INTRODUCTION
Knowledge of human growth and development is basic to the healthcare of individuals across the life span. For healthcare professionals to properly and appropriately care for their patients, an understanding of the different stages of development and tasks to be accomplished in each stage are necessary. The following review and testing of development and milestones throughout the life span is intended to familiarize you with and provide a
minimal competency of growth and development for JCAHO standards. This is an annual requirement.
EIRCKSON’S DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS
According to Erickson, at each stage of development there are certain tasks that must be accomplished for the person to experience normal psychological development.
Infancy
(Birth to 1 Year) Trust vs. Mistrust
Toddler
(1 – 3 Years) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Preschool
(3-5 Years) Initiative vs. Guilt
Middle Childhood
(6 – 12 Years) Industry vs. Inferiority
Adolescence
(13 – 17 Years) Identity vs. Role Confusion
Young Adulthood
(18 – 40 Years) Intimacy vs. Isolation
Middle Adulthood
(40 – 64 Years) Generativity vs. Stagnation
Late Adulthood
(pc term for old) (65 Years and older) Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Assessment of growth, development and maturation focuses on four major areas: physical, cognitive, social and emotional capabilities. Physical capabilities include gross and fine motor skills as well as strength, stamina, fatigue and pain. Cognitive capabilities include thought, perception, understanding and reasoning. Social capabilities are reflected by relationships established with family, friends, and others. Emotional capabilities reflect one’s awareness and ability to apply feelings to people and situations.
This review will describe the major growth and development characteristics and milestones for children and adults. This is only a guide and is in no way to be used to interpret what all people are like or should be like. Remember people are individuals!
As medical professionals, we are expected to adapt our exam and assessments to the developmental level of the individual. Each section will describe various nursing considerations to keep in mind when dealing with each developmental level.