Foundations of Nursing Practice: Growth and Development integrates the anatomical and physiologic changes that occur at different stages of life with the psycho-social-cultural demands that accompany these changes.
Foundations of Nursing Practice: Growth and Development helps the reader recognize the very wide ranges of normal. With this insight, nurses can anticipate expected responses.
Foundations of Nursing Practice: Growth and Development also helps nurses to gain insight into the apparent signs (symptoms and behaviors) that are indicative of actual or potential problems so they can intervene in a timely, effective manner
Introduction
Chapter 1: Growth and Development Overview
Growth and Development Theory Related to Optimal Nursing Care
Developmental Theorists
Theories of Spiritual Development
Summary
Comparison and Parallels of Developmental Theorists
Chapter 2: Pregnancy and First Year of Life
Pre-natal Considerations
Infancy: Birth to One Year of Age
Developmental Theories
Summary
Chapter 3: Toddler (Age 1–3)
Toddler Physical Characteristics
Growth and Development
Developmental Theories
Parenting
Common Illnesses
Summary
Chapter 4: Preschool (3–5 Years)
Characteristics of the Preschooler
Safety Considerations
Play Characteristics
Developmental Theories
Health Maintenance
Summary
Chapter 5: School Age (Age 6–12)
Physical and Physiological Characteristics
Safety Concerns
Developmental Theories
Children with Special Needs
Health Concerns
Parental Concerns
Summary
Chapter 6: Adolescence (Age 12–18)
Adolescent Physical Growth Spurt (Puberty)
Hormones
Health Maintenance
Body Image
Emotional Maturation (Adolescence)
Developmental Theories
Parental Challenges
Health Concerns
Summary
Chapter 7: Young Adult (Age 18–35)
Physical Characteristics and Health Concerns
Health Maintenance Requirements
Societal Expectations
Developmental Theories
Summary
Chapter 8: Middle-Age (35–65) 1
Physical and Physiological Characteristics
Health Maintenance
Hormonal Changes
Chronic Illness
The “Golden Years”
Developmental Theories
Summary
Chapter 9: The Older Adult (Age 65+)
Physical and Physiological Characteristics
Safety Concerns
Health Care Issues
Memory Loss
Need for Companionship
Need for Independence
Need for Assistance
Abuse of the Older Adult
Developmental Theories
Summary
Chapter 10: Family Health
Definition of Family
Family Assessment
Summary
