N114 Theory Growth And Development

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What is growth?

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physiologic change in ht and weight --> an increase in size.

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What is development?

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An increase in functions and skill progressions

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Factors that influence growth:

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nutrition
genetics
environment

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At each stage of psychosocial development, people experience a _____ _____ that serves as a turning point (according to Erikson)

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paradigm shift

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stage Infancy (birth to 18 months)

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Trust vs. Mistrust

Important event: Feeding

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stage Early Childhood (2 to 3 years)

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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Important event: Toilet Training

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stage Preschool (3 to 5 years)

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Initiative vs. Guilt

Important event: Exploration

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stage School Age (6 to 11 years)

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Industry vs. Inferiority

Important event: School

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stage Adolescence (12 to 18 years)

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

Important event: Social relationships

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stage Yound Adulthood (19 to 40 years)

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Intimacy vs. Isolation

Important event: Relationships

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stage Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 years)

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Generativity vs. Stagnation

Important event: Work and Parenthood

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stage Maturity(65 to death)

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Ego Integrity vs. Despair

Important event: Reflection on Life

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Young adult age range

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20s-30s

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Young adult physical development

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Good metabolism, sexually mature, child gearing years, some fully grown

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Young adult cognitive development

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Formal operations developed, challenge adult decision making, less self-centered, Happy medium between adolescence and adulthood

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Young adult psychosocial development

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intimacy vs. isolation, finding a partner, tasks to unite your identity through others, conflict--> no friends and/or fear of making commitment leads to isolation

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Young adult special considerations

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choosing an occupation/career, establishing a family

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Young adult Health problems

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*#1 injuries
*Auto accidents r/t speeding
*STDs

Also- bad eating habits, suicide, substance abuse, stressors, pregnancy

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Role of nurse in health promotions of the younger adult

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-facilitate healthy family relationships
- Tell the truth/open communication and accurate info
- facilitate their self care & recovery, don't encourage them to assume the dependent sick role
-teach STD prevention

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Middle age- age range

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40-65

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Middle age physical development

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-develop abdominal fat, wrinkles, grey hair/hair loss
-Decrease in muscle mass, cardiac output, strength/agility, hearing, vision, increase in fatigue
-menopause, hormone changes, mid life crisis

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Middle age cognitive development

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More motivation to learn

problem solving abilities remain but takes longer to solve problems

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Middle age psychosocial development

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generativity vs. stagnation
Generativity- involvement with family/friends/community, concern for next generation, contribute to the world
Stagnation- bored w/life, no new experiences, not productive outside, lost role or sick, stuck in one place

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Middle age special considerations

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* EMPTYNESS SYNDROME- enjoy their free time now
experiences changes -employment- may become self employed, change jobs, retire -relationships- divorces may happen, changes in relationships with family, children -Moral development- increase in faith

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Middle age health problems

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*Cardiovascular disease and cancer
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Role of nurse in health promotions of the middle age adult

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Serve as a role model and teach about health exams and screening --> vision, hearing, bone density, etc

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Older Adult age range
(Young old, middle old, old old)

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Young old- 60-75
Middle old- 75-84
Old old- 85 +

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Older adult physical development

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- organ system declines and loss of function
- 80% have at least 1 chronic disorder
60% have at least 2 or more chronic disorders

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Older adult cognitive development

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-intelligence increases into 60s d/t life learning
- short-term memory loss
- LONG TERM MEMORY remains intact
-depression, alzheimers, delirium, dementia

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Older adult psychosocial development

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Ego integrity vs. Despair
Integrity if they have lived a full life
-Time to reflect, self-concept may be threatened, could be isolated, grab onto earlier life accomplishments

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Special considerations with older adults

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Gain new hobbies/ different roles in community, Changes in diet and medications, Retirement--> reduced income
Could lose spouse or spouse gets sick, increased risk for falls

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Older adult health problems

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Chronic illness, arthritis, HTN,
Elder abuse, polypharmacy, accidental injury, depression, done disorders

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Role of nurse in health promotions of older adults

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Assist to function as independently as possible and support their individual strengths
Teach about general health promoting activities