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Davideckstein7

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A parent is concerned that her child is unable to sit alone. The nurse explains that development is based on in-born timetables and the child will be most likely able to meet this milestone at a specific time.
 
  Upon which theory did the nurse base the response to the client?
  1. Havighurst's theory
  2. Task theory
  3. Psychosocial theory
  4. Maturational theory

Question 2

The nurse is plotting the height and weight of children during a school assessment clinic. Which aspect of the children's health is the nurse assessing?
 
  1. Development
  2. Health
  3. Growth
  4. Bone size



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Havighurst, in his developmental task theory, described growth and development occurring during six stages, each associated with 6 to 10 tasks to be learned.
Rationale 2: Havighurst, in his developmental task theory, described growth and development occurring during six stages, each associated with 6 to 10 tasks to be learned.
Rationale 3: Psychosocial theory is focused on the development of personality, not physical development.
Rationale 4: The maturational theory (Arnold Gesell) postulates that child development is a maturational process based on an in-born timetable. Although children benefit from experience, they will achieve maturational milestones such as rolling over, sitting, and walking at specific times.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Development is an increase in the complexity of function and skill progression. It is the capacity and skill of a person to adapt to the environment.
Rationale 2: Health is a dynamic process with varying definitions, all of which point to well-being.
Rationale 3: Growth refers to physical change and increase in size. Indicators include height, weight, bone size, and dentition.
Rationale 4: Bone size is one of the indicators of growth.




Davideckstein7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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