Bone growth in school age
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- can be affected by several factors: gender, race, nutrition, general state
of health
- bones mature 2 yrs earlier in girls than boys
- African Americans can have earlier bone development than white
children
- growth in long bones stretches ligaments and muscles, causing "growing
pains" at night
- child's arms and legs lengthen, producing thin, spindly appearance
,Development of immune system in school age
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- this period marked by maturing of immune system, producing peak in
child's antibody levels
- Lymphatic tissues known as tonsils and adenoids located in masopharynx
and they may be disproportionately large (but unless causing infection or
obstruction, surgical removal not recommended)
- children exposed to more microorganisms when they start school and so
have increased upper respiratory tract infections
- once immune system adjusts to increased exposure, resistance improves
- school period generally healthy period of development
Fine and gross motor skills in school age
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- show marked improvement, allowing child to be more independent and
self-sufficient at home and school
Dental Care in school age
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, - should visit dentist at least every 6 months
- daily dental care should include regular toothbrushing after meals and
before bedtime
- use of fluoride toothpaste to decrease dental caries
- dental caries begins with buildup of plaque around tooth surface and
margins so regular brushing and limiting sweets help prevent plaque
formation
- apples, carrots, sugarless gum can help reduce plaque formation
Development of gastrointestinal system in school age
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- GI system matures during this stage and fewer intolerances and
disturbances than when younger
- capacity of stomach increases, and child needs to eat less often
- 3 meals a day now sufficient
parental guidelines for the victim
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- offer coping strategies
- encourage verbalization about incidents
- encourage participation in activities that build self-esteem
- praise child for achievements
- avoid intervening if at all possible
Hygiene in school age
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- can be affected by several factors: gender, race, nutrition, general state
of health
- bones mature 2 yrs earlier in girls than boys
- African Americans can have earlier bone development than white
children
- growth in long bones stretches ligaments and muscles, causing "growing
pains" at night
- child's arms and legs lengthen, producing thin, spindly appearance
,Development of immune system in school age
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- this period marked by maturing of immune system, producing peak in
child's antibody levels
- Lymphatic tissues known as tonsils and adenoids located in masopharynx
and they may be disproportionately large (but unless causing infection or
obstruction, surgical removal not recommended)
- children exposed to more microorganisms when they start school and so
have increased upper respiratory tract infections
- once immune system adjusts to increased exposure, resistance improves
- school period generally healthy period of development
Fine and gross motor skills in school age
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- show marked improvement, allowing child to be more independent and
self-sufficient at home and school
Dental Care in school age
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, - should visit dentist at least every 6 months
- daily dental care should include regular toothbrushing after meals and
before bedtime
- use of fluoride toothpaste to decrease dental caries
- dental caries begins with buildup of plaque around tooth surface and
margins so regular brushing and limiting sweets help prevent plaque
formation
- apples, carrots, sugarless gum can help reduce plaque formation
Development of gastrointestinal system in school age
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- GI system matures during this stage and fewer intolerances and
disturbances than when younger
- capacity of stomach increases, and child needs to eat less often
- 3 meals a day now sufficient
parental guidelines for the victim
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- offer coping strategies
- encourage verbalization about incidents
- encourage participation in activities that build self-esteem
- praise child for achievements
- avoid intervening if at all possible
Hygiene in school age
