Question

The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500‐750‐word paper, examine the needs of a school‐aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following:

1. Compare the physical assessments among school‐aged children. Describe how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of the child.
2. Choose a child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Identify the age of the child and describe the typical developmental stages of children that age.
3. Applying developmental theory based on Erickson, Piaget, or Kohlberg, explain how you would developmentally assess the child. Include how you would offer explanations during the assessment, strategies you would use to gain cooperation, and potential findings from the assessment. CITE REFERENCE

Answer 1

Needs are the basic motivation to work . Everyone has different needs and it depends on their age ,gender ,perspectives , work etc. The needs of a school aged child aged between 5 to 12 years are :-

- physical needs which include food ,shelter , clothing, sleep and exercise .

- intellectual needs include literacy , cognitive development by supporting new interests and skills , encourage adoption of new hobbies , provide age appropriate challenges, asking thought provoking questions

- emotional needs bonding , safety and security ,love and belonging

- social needs includes communication , friendship etc

- guidance and discipline

- nutritional needs

According to the Maslow's hierarchy of needs ,the needs of school going child is :-

1. Physiological needs - it includes basic needs such as food ,shelter, air ,clothing etc

2. Safety - it in idea emotional and physical safety , for example clear school /class routine , access to counsellor /nurse

3. Belongings - it includes forming relationship like peer relationship , friendship group

4. Esteem - by providing positive classroom culture for example positive feedback , encouragement to take risks

5. Self -actualisation means student is available to learn

# The physical assessment of school age children include :-

- explain the purpose of examination and it's importance

- conduct a thorough head to toe physical examination ,each and every organ , height ,weight , mid arm circumference ,head circumference etc .

- assess the developmental milestones

- maintain privacy

- teach about body function and care of body

# The name of the child is Pramod . His age is 11 years . According to the Erickson's developmental theory this child is in the industry versus inferiority stage . In which the child develops the ability to learn how things work or understand and organise things