Applied Sciences
The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following:
Describe the different physical characteristics/findings within the school-aged child. Explain how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of this child.
Choose a child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Identify the age of the child and describe the typical developmental stages of children that age.
Applying developmental theory based on Erickson, Piaget, or Kohlberg, explain how you would developmentally assess the child. Include how you would offer explanations during the assessment, strategies you would use to gain cooperation, and potential findings from the assessment.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
When assessing a child within these age ranges it is important to adjust techniques according to the developmental stage of each individual case. The best way to do this would be by using an established developmental theory such as Erickson’s psychosocial stages or Piaget’s cognitive development theory (Touchette et al 2020). These theories provide guidance for how best to assess children depending on certain criteria such as age group or level of intellectual development.
For example if assessing a seven year old girl I could use Erickson's psychosocial stages which proposes that during middle childhood individuals will begin developing independence from family through play activities . During assessment I should explain tasks clearly offer choices when possible frame questions an open ended manner allow her take lead whenever reasonable Furthermore offering clear rationale behind my requests might help gain cooperation . Finally expected findings include increasing control over body language emotions demonstrating ability think abstractly engaging peers play activities rather than parents
References:
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