RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Human Development _First Semester 2020 – El Centro College | Raising the Bar for Success_ Human Development _First Semester

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Human Development _First Semester 2020 – El Centro Human Development – What is the definition of human development? • Sequence of physical, psychosocial, & cognitive developmental changes that take - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - ushing toy w/ wheels • By 3 years• Difficulty w/ stairs, frequent falls, not building block tower (4+), difficulty manipulating small objects, extreme separation anxiety, can’t copy circle, not engaging in make-believe play, can’t communicate w/ short phrases, not understanding simple instructions, little interest in other children, unclear speech, persistent drooling - Know Erickson’s Stages of Development. - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ccurs. Trying new roles and rebellion are normal. Acquire sense of self and decide what direction to take in life Intimacy vs Isolation Young adult unites self-identity with identities of friends and makes commitments to others Generativity vs Stagnation Middle adult marked by involvement with family, friends, and community. Time for becoming concerned with next generation and wanting to contribute to the world. Integrity vs Despair Older years include reminiscing about live to provide a sense of fulfillment and purpose. May not fear death if integrity has been achieved. -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Usually experienced in middle adulthood - What age group experiences: Identity vs Role Confusion, Intimacy vs Isolation, and Integrity vs Despair (see above chart) - What is ageism? • Form of prejudice in which older adults are stereotyped by characteristics found only in a few members of the group - What is polypharmacy and who is most likely to experience polypharmacy? • Polypharmacy- taking multiple medications at once • Often experienced by elderly population-What are examples of wellness or health promotion measures that support Human development? • Therapeutic communication expressing concern, kindness, and compassion • Touch expressing affection and friendliness • Encourage social activities and interests • Allow time for reminiscence • Affirm positive and socially acceptable body image -How can nurses help preschoolers feel less anxious about being in the hospital? • Explain procedures in language understandable to child • Be honest about pain a procedure will cause • Allow child to practice procedures on doll • Encourage child to express feelings openly • Encourage caregiver to take active role in child’s care - What should the nurse teach parents about developmental milestones? • What and when to expect them • Timelines are generalities (window) but also when not meeting a milestone may be - - - - - --