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Growth & Development
Physical Development
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Nursing
Beginner
09/20/2020

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Newborns:
Definition
lose 5-10% of body weight during first few daysregain by 2nd week
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Infants:
Definition
gain 5-7oz/week for first 6 months- weight doubles by 4-6 months, triple by end of 1st year. Grow 1 inch/month for first 6 months, then 0.5inch/month next 6 months
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Toddlers:
Definition
4-6lb/year, height grow 3 inches/year
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Preschoolers:
Definition
weight gain 4.5-6.5lb/year, grown 2.4-3.5 inches/year
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School-age:
Definition
weight gain 4-7lb/year, grow 2 inch/year- changes related to puberty begin
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Adolescents:
Definition
Adolescents: females grow 2-8 inches and gain 15.5-55lb during growth spurt, stop growing about 16-17; males grow 4-12 inches, gain 15-65lb during growth spurt, stop growing about 18-20
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Young adult:
Definition
cardiac output and efficiency peak, optimal muscle function 25-30, optimal child-bearing
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