NUR 3600 - Pediatric Assessment and Genetics Week 2 West Coast University Summer 2025

5/2/2025




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NUR 3600
Pediatric
Assessment
and Genetics
Week 2 2025




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Objectives 2




•Describe assessment techniques used for different age groups


•Identify cultural issues that may impact care


•Describe genetics in the pediatric patient


•Review Immunizations




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Goals of Pediatric Assessment
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•Minimize stress and anxiety
•Foster trusting relatiionships
•Allow preparation of child
•Consistent assessment findings




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Pediatric Age Classification
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•Newborns (birth to 28 days)
•Infants (1 month to 12 months)
•Toddlers (1 year to 3 years)
•Preschool: (3 to 6 years)
•School Age (6 to 12 years)
•Adolescents (12 to 18 years)




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