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Growth and Development: Nursing 346
Growth and Development: Nursing 346
Nursing 346
Objectives
At the completion of this lesson the learner
will:
Identify normal sequence of growth and
development in the first year of life.
Identify developmental milestones for the first
year of life.
Identify common issues related to growth and
development during the first year of life.
Discuss appropriate anticipatory guidance for the
period of infancy
Develop a plan to address parent concerns for
common developmental issues in infancy
Infant
Ages 1-12 months
Average height and weights
Organ Systems
Growth of organ systems continues from
infancy to adolescence:
Neurological
Respiratory
Cardiac
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Integumentary
Immunologic
Psychosocial
Development
Gross motor
Fine motor
Sensory
Language
Social emotional
Developmental concerns
Key findings that alert us to issues in first 12
mo of life