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What age group is adolescence
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12-18
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What physical growth occurs in adolescence?
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Puberty lasting 2-2.5years
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What is the first sign of puberty in boys and girls?
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Boys: testicular enlargement
- sweat and sebaceous glands Girls: Breasts - fat increases (goes away) |
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What psychosocial stage are adolescents in?
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identity vs role confusion
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What is the cognitive development of an adolescent?
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Formal operational period
Personal fable Imaginary audience - world centers on me |
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What is the formal operational period?
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concerned with the possibility or future
thinking in abstract terms |
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What is personal fable?
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egocentrisim again
it won't happen to me thinking |
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What is the social development of an adolescent?
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peer relationships are important
self-image is important - |
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What are the nutrition requirements for adolescents?
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need calories, protein, calcium (skeletal growth), and iron (for muscle mass)
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What are the eating habits of adolescents?
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related to SES
peers idea of food busy schedule - hard to eat healthy eating disorders |
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What is a nursing intervention for obesity control?
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incorporating food they like with healthy foods into meals
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What aspects of personal care is important for adolescents?
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Piercings and tatoos - wound, and can become infected
Tanning Hygiene Don't give reading materials |
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Name injuries that occur to adolescents?
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MVA - new driver, texting, DUI
Firearms Sports injury Falls - risk takers |
