StuDocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or universityGrowth and Development- PreschoolerTheory & Practice Education: Child and Adolescent Partnerships (University of Regina)StuDocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or universityGrowth and Development- PreschoolerTheory & Practice Education: Child and Adolescent Partnerships (University of Regina)Downloaded by Jose R. Mendoza ([email protected])lOMoARcPSD|7609377
Growth and DevelopmentPreSchool Aged 3 – 6 years-of-ageCritcal Learning Elements•Growth and development of the preschooler•Nurse’s role in preschooler growth and development•Assessment of the preschoolerLearning ObjectvesUpon completon of this Unit, the learner will be able to:1.Distnguish normal physiologic, cognitve, and psychosocial changes occurring in thepreschool-aged child.2.Discuss the language development in the preschool years.3.Implement a nursing care plan that addresses common concerns or delays in thepreschooler’s development.4.Integrate knowledge of preschool growth and development with nursing care and healthpromoton of the preschool-age child.5.Describe common issues related to growth and development during the preschool years.6.Construct appropriate guidance for common developmental issues that arise in the pre-school period.7.Describe the role of the parent in the pre-schoolers life and determine ways to supportencourage, and educate.8.Prepare a health assessment of the pre-schooler based on the principles of normalgrowth and development.9.Discuss appropriate antcipatory guidance for common developmental issues that arisein the preschool period.Growth and Development OverviewThe healthy preschooler is slender and agile with an upright postureThe formerly clumsy toddler becomes more graceful, demonstratng the ability to runmore smoothlyAthletc abilites may begin to be developedInquisitve learner and absorbs new concepts like a sponge absorbs waterVery egocentric and present orientedPerceives illness as punishment for bad behaviorPhysical GrowthThe average preschool-age child will grow 6.5 to 7.8 cm per yearAverage weight gain during this tme period is about 2.3 kg per yearLoose baby fat and growth of musclesEmergence of permanent teeth at age 6OrganSystem MaturatonDownloaded by Jose R. Mendoza ([email protected])lOMoARcPSD|7609377
Most organ systems reach near-adult levels of structure and functonoMyelinaton of the spinal cord allows for full bladder and bowel control by age 3oEustachian tubes remain short and straightoHR decreases and BP increaseso20 deciduous teethoBladder control present at 4-5yearsoBones increase in lengthoMusculoskeletal is not mature – susceptble to injuryResp system immature tll about 7Psychosocial developmentoAccording to Erik Erikson, the psychosocial task of the preschool years isestablishing a sense of initatve versus guilt(Erikson, 1963)o(trustng & autonomy previous toddlers)oThe preschooler is an inquisitve learner, very enthusiastc about learning newthingsoPreschoolers feel a sense of accomplishment with the actvites they achieve
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