Please read the following case study details. Then answer the questions below.
Setting
You are a nurse caring for children in a rural clinic. This clinic serves most of the area’s population and provides comprehensive pediatric healthcare. This includes things such as: primary and urgent care needs, vaccinations, and care for all ages of children.
Introduction
Kristen has brought Sawyer in for his 6-year-old well child visit and sports physical.
Chief Complaint
“We are here to see the doctor since he just turned 6. Things are going well, and he is in 1st grade.”
Medical History
6-year-old male
Pre-term birth at 35.6 weeks
NKDA
No meds
No pertinent medical history
Weight: 50 lbs.
Height: 47 inches
Due for routine check-up
Questions
- Choose 2 of the following Theorists and describe their theory on what should be seen in children around Sawyer’s age.
- Piaget
- Erikson
- Kohlberg
- Freud
- During this routine visit, what important growth and development concerns require assessment and education? Discuss priorities for each.
- During this routine visit, what important safety concerns require assessment and education? Discus priorities for each.
- During this routine visit, what important nutrition concerns require assessment and education? Discuss priorities for each.
- Add a question: After you have analyzed the content from the discussion board, please add a question to the end of your initial post regarding the reading material for the week.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
