Instructions
This assignment focuses on children and how to assess for and address their developmental needs. The Search Institute is a nonprofit organization that conducts and applies research to promote positive youth development. In 1994, the Search Institute published “What Kids Need to Succeed” with 40 developmental assets for raising children. Please review the “Developmental Assets Framework” documents, located in topic Resources.
Using the first letter of your first name, find your assigned age group. Create a plan using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation [ADPIE]) that will focus on the given age group.
A-F: 5 to 9 years – children grades K-3
G-L: 9 to 12 years – middle childhood
M-R: 12 to 18 years – adolescents
T-Z: 3 to 5 years – early childhood
Complete the attached “Developmental Assessment Case Study” template for your assigned age group from the perspective of a nurse working at your state’s department of human services.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Answer
Adolescence, from ages 12 to 18, is marked by physical, psychological, and social changes that affect identity and independence. During this stage, peer relationships, academic performance, and family support influence their development. For this paper, I will focus on a 15-year-old adolescent referred by a school counselor for declining grades, social withdrawal, and frequent headaches. This adolescent has challenges in self-esteem, coping, and family support, thus making them at risk for poor mental health outcomes.
Assessment
Physically, the 15-year-old is in normal growth and development for their age, with a height and weight appropriate for their percentile. Psychologically, they report sadness, irritability, and loss of interest in friends and hobbies. Socially, they avoid peers and spend most of their time alone. The family recently experienced job loss, which has caused financial stress and reduced access to transportation. Spiritually, the family attends weekly services, but the adolescent has stopped participating. Economically, the family is struggling to cover basic needs due to job loss, and this instability affects the adolescent’s sense … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.