Running Head: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN PEDIATRICS 1
\nGrowth and Development in Pediatrics<\/p>\n
Growth and Development of the Adolescent
\nGROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN PEDIATRICS 2
\nThe nurse should be in a position to explain to Betty and her son Jeff that adolescent is
\naccompanied by rapid changes physically, intellectually, and emotionally. Betty\u2019s concern on her
\nson\u2019s changes can be explained in the sense that Jeff is experiencing morphological changes in
\nbody organs and systems that cause increased growth rate, as well as changes in his sexual
\norgans. Jeff is probably growing facial and pubic hairs and his voice is starting to break. The
\nchanges in his body are contributing to emotional stress which may cause him to have abrupt and
\nrapid mood swings. Hormonal changes are also taking place and could be contributing to sexual
\nthoughts, anger, tension, and irritability. Curiosity is heightened at this stage which may cause
\nJeff to engage in risk taking behavior such as alcoholism.
\nSome of the integumentary changes that Jeff is experiences or is likely to go through
\ninclude excessive sebum production and sweating in the armpits. The sebum production may
\nresult o a skin condition known as acne. Other skin disorders include psoriasis, Dermatitis
\nartefacta, and Seborrheic dermatitis.
\nJeff will experience intellectual changes where he will be more abstract in his thinking
\nand will use reason. Socially, Jeff will incline more to peer groups than his family and if he does
\nnot have a peer group, he may start feeling and acting isolated. The groups might influence him
\ninto behavior changes and engage in antisocial behavior such as smoking.
\nGrowth and Development of the School-Age Child
\nThe prepubescent stage is marked by the first sign of sexual maturation to the initial
\nappearance of pubic hair mostly among school-age children 8-13 years old. It is basically the
\nonset of the transition period from childhood to adulthood. Physically, Gina may be developing
\nbreast buds, pubic and armpit hair may start to develop at her age. She may also experience her
\nGROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN PEDIATRICS 3
\nmenarche which occurs about 2 years after the breasts and pubic hairs start to appear. Behavior
\nwise, the changes may make one to be sensitive and worried about their body changes.
\nAs a result of changes related to hormone levels that are produced during the prepuberty
\nstage, children and especially girls may be at risk of poor body image. The relationship between
\nKris and Gina could contribute to how she views her body image. If Kris is constantly
\nconsciously or subconsciously criticizing Gina about her appearance, that may contribute to her
\nnegative body image. The media may be advocating for a certain look for a girl to be considered
\nbeautiful, in the case Gina does not meet the standards, she may end up with body image
\ndissatisfaction.
\nGina\u2019s perception of her body image which is already negative will influence how she
\nexperiences her body in her every day activities which consequently affects her sense of self,
\nself-confidence, and her social life in general. Besides body image, her intellectual abilities and
\nperformance in school may affect her self-esteem. Poor performance in school may cause Gina
\nto have a low self-esteem. If her negative body image is not addressed, it is likely to result to low
\nself-esteem and consequently to antisocial behaviors, depression, promiscuity, eating disorders,
\nand suicide. The nurse should recommend Gina and her mother Kris to talk to a therapist that
\nwill guide them on how to evaluate the causes of Gina\u2019s body image dissatisfaction and address
\nthe issue before it is out of hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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