Adoloescent

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the onset of puberty at 8-12 years of age and essation of body growth around

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16-20 years

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the physical growth is mostly

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weight

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leading to stocky, slightly _____ appearance of prepubescence

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obese

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later comes the thin, gangly apperance of the ___ _____

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late adolescence

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most girls are ___ taller than boys

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1-2 inches (2.4 to 5cm)

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girls stop growting within _ years from menarche

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3

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boys typically grow about _ to _ in in height

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4 to 12

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__ to ___ lb during teenage years

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15-65

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grows frow _ to _ in in height and gain __ to __

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2 to 8 in, and 15 to 55lb

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growth with closure of the epiphyseal lines at about

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16 to 17 years in females

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in males, growth with closure of the epiphyseal

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18 to 20 years

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the time at which an indivual first becomes capable of sexual reproduction

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puberty

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for girls puberty

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when she begins to menstruateq

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for boys puberty

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when he begins to produce spermatozoa

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occers between

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11-14 years

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decresearng from mean of ___ years to ___ years - menarche

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13 to 12.4 years

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change from SA active games to more adult recreation (listening to music, texting or chatting, or following sport’s team’s wins and losses).

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13 year old

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becomes intense and following a coach’s instructions becomes mandatory.

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Team loyalty

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spends a great deal of time just talking with peers as social interaction, either face to face or through electronic media.
Conflicts can arise if parents disapprove

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Most adolescents

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Early and mid-adolescence:

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IDENTITY vs ROLE CONFUSION

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Late adolescence:

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INTIMACY vs ISOLATION

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The task of forming a sense of identity for adolescents to decide who they are and what kind of person they will be.

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Identity vs
Role Confusion

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4 MAIN AREAS they must make gains to achieve a sense of identity:

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1. Accepting their changed body image
2. Establishing a value system or what kind of person they want to be.
3. Making a career decision.
4. Becoming emancipated from parents.

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If young people do not achieve the sense of identity, they can have little idea of what kind of person

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they are or may develop a sense of role confusion (Erikson, 1993).

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This can lead to difficulty functioning effectively as adult

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because they are unable to, for example to decide what stand to take on a particular issues or how to approach new challenges of situations.

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• This can lead to exhibit because they believe it is better to have a negative image than to have none at all.

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ACTNG-OUT (attention-getting/seeking) behaviors

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Developing a sense of intimacy means a young adult is able to form long-term, meaningful relationships with persons of the opposite as well as their same sex (Erikson, 1993).

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Intimacy vs Isolation

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Those who do not develop sense of intimacy_, they have no one to whom they feel they can turn for help or support.

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are left feeling isolated; in a crisis situation

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begins to experience crushes, or infatuations with school mates

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13 year old

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become quitter and more introspective; more confidence; more self-esteem.

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14 year old

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"fall in love " 5 or 6 times a year. However relationships are based on attraction because of physical appearance. • Intense but brief attachments

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15 year old

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boys are becoming sexually mature. Both sexes are better able to trust their bodies than before.

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16 year old

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have adult values and responses to events. Have left behind the childish behaviors used in early adolescence.

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17 year old

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Begins at age 12 or 13years and grows in-depth over the adolescent years, although it may not be complete until about 25 years (Piaget, 1969)

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Stage of FORMAL OPERATIONAL THOUGHT

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in any situation depends on the ability to think abstractly and logically.

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PROBLEM SOLVING

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With the use of scientific reasoning,

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adolescents can plan their future.

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• SA child: "The police will punish me" • Adolescent:

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"It would hurt my neighbor by requiring him to spend money to replace what I stole."

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Adolescents enlarge their ____ to include formal reasoning, they are able respond to the question.

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Thought process

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Almost all adolescents question the existence of God and nay religious practices they have been taught (Kohlberg, 1984). This question is

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natural part of forming a sense of identity and establishing a value system.

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most commonly those involving motor vehicles, are the loading cause of death among adolescents

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Unintentional injuries

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Teach / Reinforce Health and safety measures:

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motor vehicle, firearms, drowning, sports

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always hungry ■ Empty calorie snacks (e.g., sweets, soft dr inks, junkfoods. . ) - poor nutrition

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Rapid growth

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■ Parents to stock healthy foods and snacks; compromise regarding food preferences. Weight-loss diet should be supervised. Need for increased number of calories. Adequate iron, calcium and vit. D, and Zinc intake. - necessary for sexual maturation & final body growth.

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Zinc

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Good food sources: : meat and green veg. : milk & milk products : meat & milk

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Iron Calcium Zinc

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Capable of self-care • Overly conscientious of personal hygiene & appearance о When hospitalized, allow to wear their own clothing rather than hospital gown*

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Dress and Hygiene

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Use fluoride toothpaste • Teens w/ braces - conscientious w/ tooth brushing to prevent plaque build-up

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Care of Teeth

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Girls may slouch so as not to appear taller than boys; or to diminish breast size Too heavy backpacks Assess postures of adolescents

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Posture

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High salt in diet, family history, Obese, • Routine BP check 3 y. o & above

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Hypertension Considerations

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If BP is > mmg (16-year-old girls)

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127/81

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for boys for 2 consecutive readings in different settings.

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131/81

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"way of making statement" sharing needlos for piercing or tattoos - Risk for contacting blood borne infections/diseases

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.Body piereing & tattoos

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o Assess diet. sleep patterns & activity schedules

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Fatigue

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Flare ups associated w/ emotional stress, menstrual periods, make ups

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Acne And menstrual irregulations