Section: 2.3 - Growth and Development of Preschoolers | Pediatric Nursing Part 1 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify normal developmental changes (e.g., physiologic, cognitive, psychosocial) that occur in a preschool-age child.
    • Examine common developmental theories (Erikson, Freud, and Piaget) in relation to the growth of preschoolers.
    • Understand and explain the nutritional requirements of a preschooler.
    • Identify common issues related to growth and development in a preschooler.
    • Discuss nurses' role in the development of a preschooler.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 28 minutes.

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