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armygirl

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While assessing an 18-month-old toddler, the nurse distinguishes normal from abnormal findings by remembering that Gesell's theory of development states
 
  a. The developmental stage of the toddler is affected solely by environmental influence.
  b. Developmental patterns are not affected by gene activity.
  c. Skill development should be identical to that of other toddlers in the playroom.
  d. Environmental influence does not affect the sequence of development.

Question 2

When caring for a middle-aged adult exhibiting maladaptive coping skills, the nurse is trying to determine the cause of the patient's behavior. From a growth and development perspective, what should the nurse recall?
 
  a. Individuals have uniform patterns of growth and development.
  b. Health is promoted based on how many developmental failures a patient experiences.
  c. Culture usually has no effect on predictable patterns of growth and development.
  d. When individuals experience repeated developmental failures, inadequacies sometimes result.


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Carliemb17

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Gesell's theory of development states that environment plays a part in child development, but it does not have any part in the sequence of development. Other factors influencing growth and development include biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes. Environmental factors support, change, and modify the pattern of development, but they do not generate progressions of development. Each child's pattern of growth and development is unique and is directed by gene activity. Not every child develops certain skills at the same time. Children grow according to their own genetic blueprint.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
If individuals experience repeated developmental failures, inadequacies sometimes result is a true statement. Developmental failures could manifest with ineffective coping skills. However, when an individual experiences successes, health is promoted. Patients have unique patterns of growth and development that are not uniform. Nurses must consider the influence of culture and context on growth and development.


armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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