Exam 2: Human Development Across the Lifespan

The nurse is assessing a young adult client in the clinic who presents for a routine health examination. Which interventions does the nurse anticipate for this client?

An older adult presents to the clinic for a routine physical examination. The client reports having trouble with memory and often has to "search" for words when having a conversation with friends or family. Which assessment tools will help the nurse to gather more data about this client's concerns?

The parent of a preschool-age client voices concerns about potential developmental delays stating that the older sibling reached milestones significantly ahead of the younger child. An assessment reveals the child is able to assist with dressing and can play catch. Based on this assessment finding, which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

During a health maintenance visit, the nurse measures the height and weight of an infant and plots the measurements on the growth chart. The nurse notes a slowed growth pattern. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate at this time?

The mother of a toddler-age client expresses concern about the child's lower back curving in and the child's belly sticking out. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized infant. When the infant begins to cry, the parents report they do not believe in responding too rapidly, as they do not wish to spoil their child. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

When reviewing a pediatric client's medical record, which are considered environmental factors that influence growth and development?

Which assessment findings in an older adult client does the nurse associate with the normal aging process?

During a well-baby health maintenance visit, the nurse notices the infant does not demonstrate expected developmental milestones for age. Which nursing intervention is the priority in this situation?

The nurse working at an assisted living facility has just counseled a client experiencing a crisis in Erickson's developmental stage of integrity versus despair. Which suggestion by the nurse would be most appropriate to assist this client?

The nurse is counseling a middle-aged couple regarding hormonal shifts that occur during middle age. His wife has told him that both men and women experience decreasing hormonal production during middle adulthood, and he asks the nurse if this is true. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is conducting a prenatal class to expectant parents and is asked how children grow. When explaining growth and development to the expectant parents, which descriptions are appropriate for the nurse to use in the response?

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which behaviors does the nurse expect when assessing a preschool-age client?

When reviewing the developmental behaviors of an 8-month-old infant, which behaviors are considered age-appropriate?

The mother of a 5-month-old infant calls the pediatric clinic to report tremors in the infant's extremities and chin. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

An older adult client voices concerns to the nurse regarding the seemingly continued loss of family and friends to illness and death. The client states, "God is cruel. I have no one anymore. I am too old to make new friends; it's useless, everyone leaves me." Using Erickson's psychosocial theory, which interpretation by the nurse is the most appropriate based on the client's statements?

Just after an appointment with the health care provider, an older adult client asks the nurse, "Why can't I seem to exercise like I did when I was younger? I just don't have the endurance that I did when I was 45, even though I feel good. The health care provider says I'm in good health and can exercise, but do you think there could be something wrong with me?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is talking with an older adult client who has recently retired after 45 years of working as an executive at the same company. Which activity demonstrates that the client is adjusting to this new phase of life?

The nurse is explaining the influence of culture on growth and development to a group of expectant first-time parents. Which expectant parent statement indicates the need for further teaching?

While assessing a preschool-age child at play, which behavior indicates that the child is successfully moving through Piaget's cognitive stages of development?