A group of family caregivers is participating in a class discussing influences on a child’s growth and development. If you were the nurse leading this session, how would you answer the following questions? a. What influence does genetics have on growth and development? b. What are the effects of nutrition on a child’s growth? c. …
Do an internet search on “safety for kids at home alone.” a. Make a list of some of the sites you discovered. b. List two questions that family caregivers should ask themselves when considering leaving a child at home alone. c. List six factors that a family caregiver should consider before allowing a child to …
Erikson identified trust as the development task for the first stage of life. Discuss why successful accomplishment of this task is essential to the person’s future happiness and adjustment.
Apply your knowledge of the nurse’s role during pregnancy to the following situations. Rebecca Richards is pregnant for the first time. She is 40 years old. The obstetrician has suggested chromosomal studies. a. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of chorionic villus sampling versus amniocentesis. b. Rebecca tells you that she is opposed to abortion for …
Develop a list of tips that can be used for pregnant women who are at 20 weeks’ gestation or further related to common discomforts of pregnancy that they are likely to encounter during the last half of pregnancy.
Develop a teaching plan on the importance of folic acid for a group of women who wish to become pregnant. Be sure to address why women of childbearing age should get enough of this nutrient, how much is required, and examples of food sources.
Apply your knowledge of maternal physiologic and psychological adaptation to pregnancy to the following situations: Monica has just found out that she is pregnant. She is a vegan. a. How would you advise Monica to get enough protein in her diet? b. Monica complains that the iron pills her health care provider prescribed are …
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Use the following table to compare major developmental milestones at each of the indicated gestational ages. Refer to this textbook and to https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/baby-development/ Gestational Age (in Weeks) Major Developmental Milestones 4 8 12 16 20 28 32 36 Develop a teaching plan for a pregnant adolescent. Explain the processes of fertilization and development …
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Apply your knowledge of fetal development to the following situation. Rebecca comes in for her 12-week checkup. She measures larger than expected for dates, so the health care provider orders a sonogram. a. Rebecca asks you to tell her what her baby looks like at this stage. How will you answer? b. The sonogram shows …
A. Examine a healthcare organization that has significance to you, using the American Hospital Directory (AHD) and the Care Compare websites found in the Web Links section, and complete the following: FYI LINK AT THE BOTTOM PAGE 1. Identify the healthcare organization you selected from the AHD by name and location. 2. Explain why you …
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