Compare and contrast identified similarities as well as differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups.
Compare and contrast identified similarities as well as differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups.

In this assignment, you will be exploring actual and potential health problems in the childhood years using a functional health assessment and Erickson’s Stages of Child Development. To complete this assignment, do the following:

Using the textbook, complete the “Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment.” Follow the instructions in the resource for completing the assignment. Cite and reference any outside sources used in your answers. Include in your assessment a thorough discussion of Erickson’s Stages of Child Development as it pertains to the development age of the child. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment
Functional Health Pattern Assessment (FHP)
Toddler
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
Preschool-Aged
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
School-Aged
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:

Pattern of Health Perception and Health Management:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Elimination:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Activity and Exercise:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Cognitive/Perceptual Pattern:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Sleep and Rest:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Self-Perception and Self-Concept:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Role-Relationship Pattern:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List 2 potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Sexuality – Reproductive Pattern:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Coping and Stress Tolerance:
List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List wo potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Value and Beliefs:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Short Answer Questions

Address the following based on the above assessment findings. Expected answers will be 1-2 paragraphs in length. Cite and reference outside sources used.

1) Compare and contrast identified similarities as well as differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups.

2) Summarize how a nurse would handle physical assessments, examinations, education, and communication differently with children versus adults. Consider spirituality and cultural differences in your answer.

Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment
Functional Health Pattern Assessment (FHP)
Toddler
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
Preschool-Aged
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
School-Aged
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
Initiative vs Guilt
Industry vs Inferioty
Notice school-aged children can be broken down into 3 different age groups.

Pattern of Health Perception and Health Management:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

For each group you can make a generalized statement reflecting the corresponding Functional Pattern Assessment.
Then there should be 2 normal and 2 abnormal assessment findings. These findings should be specific physical or behavioral findings.
See below
Although this category is dedicated to toddlers, you may use any age up to a toddler as well.
For instance:
Normal for a 6 month old is to be taking some small portions of table food under the nutrition category.
Don’t forget the basics of physical assessment, as well.

Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Elimination:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Activity and Exercise:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.
Normal: Jumps in place by 24 months

Abnormal: Not walking by 18 months

Normal: Cannot be the opposite of the abnormal finding. Must be a different assessment
Abnormal: Gross motor function. Inability to maintain balance while skipping or running

Abnormal: Unable to dress self
Cognitive/Perceptual Pattern:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.
Highly concrete thinkers

Example:
Normal: Begin to use words to convey thoughts
24 months speech sounds are 25% intelligible to a stranger

Abnormal:

Burns, Dunn, Brady, Starr, and Blosser (2009) Very literal in thinking

Normal: Asking frank questions
Abnormal????

Pattern of Sleep and Rest:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Abnormal: Unable to calm self by 3 years

Pattern of Self-Perception and Self-Concept:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Role-Relationship Pattern:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List 2 potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Develop competence in relationships
Social acceptance important
Normal Assessment: Dress and talk like peers
Initiate self activities

Abnormal:???
Cannot be the opposite of the normal finding. Must a different finding

Sexuality – Reproductive Pattern:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Coping and Stress Tolerance:
List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List wo potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Pattern of Value and Beliefs:

List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.

List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group.

Short Answer Questions

Address the following based on the above assessment findings. Expected answers will be 1-2 paragraphs in length. Cite and reference outside sources used.

1) Compare and contrast identified similarities as well as differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups.

This answer should be at least 2 paragraphs or approximately 100 words. Here you should mention Erickson’s stages. What is the underlying theory of Erickson’s stages of development? What is/are the goal/goals of the different stages? If you use a reference there should be a citation here.

2) Summarize how a nurse would handle physical assessments, examinations, education, and communication differently with children versus adults. Consider spirituality and cultural differences in your answer.

Again, APA applies here, including double spacing, citations, and matching references. I would consider using a specific example for clarification. How would you approach a toddler versus a school age child, when attempting a physical examination? What mannerisms would you incorporate into the physical examination? These are just some considerations to help.

References

Burns, C. E., Dunn, A. M., Brady, M. A., Starr, N. B., & Blosser, C. G. (2009). Pediatric primary

care (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders