Author Question: A parent of a 2 year-old asks the nurse about the difference between growth and development. The ... (Read 35 times)

Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A parent of a 2 year-old asks the nurse about the difference between growth and development. The nurse explains that

1. Indicators of growth include height, weight and development of teeth
2. Growth refers to a person's ability to adapt to the environment
3. Development is rapid during the prenatal and neonatal stages
4. Growth is an increase in the complexity of function

Question 2

Which of the following lifestyle factors with the nurse assess with the young adult client entering the ambulatory care setting for a routine physical?

1. Mobility
2. Environment
3. Workplace safety
4. Diminished sensory perception
5.

gasdhashg · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Growth refers to physical change and increase in size.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The young adult presenting for a routine physical will not be likely to have mobility issues.