Nursing Care of Adolescents

Chapter 34


Nursing Care of Adolescents



Growth and Development



Developmental Timetable



Physical growth: physical changes associated with puberty


Pubertal growth spurt



1. Female: 10 to 14 years



2. Male: 12 to16 years



Mental abilities



Social patterns



1. Increased social communication


2. Develops peer-group identity



3. Interpersonal relationships



3. Independence needs




Health Promotion during Adolescence



Nutrition during Adolescence



Nutritional objectives



Range of nutrient requirements increases; adequate intake of all nutrients should form basis of diet


Nutritional problems



Possible causes of nutritional deficiencies; need for effective counseling



Nutrition education: associated with concerns about physical appearance, figure control, complexion, physical fitness, athletic ability



Mar 17, 2017 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Nursing Care of Adolescents

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