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Physical development: when an ovum is implanted the embryo stage begins(2-8 weeks), then it becomes a fetus(8 weeks-birth).
Cognitive development: can be affected if toxins are entering the mothers body(alcohol, drugs, etc.)
No social-emotional characteristics
Care considerations: Help/encourage mother to continue a healthy lifestyle to have a safe pregnancy.

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Physical development: birth weight x3-4 (21-27 pounds), length also increases (29-30 inches), teeth start coming in
Cognitive development: vocalization, recognize familiar people/things, obey simple instructions/commands
Erickson Stage of Development:
Trust vs. Mistrust - The most basic stage of life, infants are dependent on caregivers for all needs(survival), and develop trust between adults and infants. Trust helps child feel safe/secure in their surroundings.
Caregivers who are unreliable or affectionate will lead to feelings of mistrust. Children who do not have a sense of trust in adults will lead to fear and belief that the world is inconsistent/unpredictable
Care Considerations: Track growth and get parents involved in care

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Physical development: head shape becomes more normal(not over sized), 20 teeth(by 3 years), develop bowel/bladder control
Cognitive development: language skills(speak in sentences), understanding simple instructions and requests. *short attention span
Erickson Stage: Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt - Can care for themselves with encouragement, explore/gain independent skills
Social-Emotional: starts looking for/investigation new experiences
Care considerations: Be stern, but dont restrict them
Care Considerations: Use distractions(toys/games) and simple explanations to child

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Physical development: Grows taller and skinnier
Cognitive development: Self-care skills(increase), learn to count, recite alphabet, should know address/important phone number(s).
Erickson stage: Initiative vs. Guilt - confidence levels rise to increase their own learning, seek new experiences/information to understand things. Initiative; restricting, criticizing, dismissing curiosity. Guilt; independence and having set limits is key.
Social-Emotional: Confidence and boosting their own learning
Care Considerations: Explain (simply) yet thoroughly what is being done, praise good behavior, offer rewards, allow decision making

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Physical development: Beginning of puberty(10-12 years), permanent teeth come out
Cognitive development: Logical thinking, learns to see things from other peoples perspective, problem solving skills develop, follows rules
Erickson Stage: Industry vs. Inferiority - successful completion of tasks and get pleasure from praise/recognition. Receiving acceptation from peers is very important, without it = Inferiority/lack of self worth
Care Considerations: Explain with correct terms and simple words, provide privacy(control over care), set behavior limitations, use visual aids

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Physical development:  Reproduction system matures
Cognitive development: Reasoning skills, can take in/process large amount of information, develops "philosophy of life". *prone to stress
Erickson Stage: Identity vs. Role Confusion - Individuals needs to discover their sense of self and place in the world during their adolescence stage in life, failure can result in insecurity and self doubt.
Care Considerations: Never talk about pt. where they can hear conversation, speak to pt. equally and with respect, encourage questions, provide explanations(when needed)

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Physical development: Physical functions peak (muscle strength, reaction time, agility, bone density, cardiac)
Cognitive development: Can completely/thoroughly understand concepts, aware of consequences of actions, have set personal limits, problem solving skills/creativity increase
Erickson Stage: Intimacy vs. Isolation - failure in this stage can lead to loneliness and/or isolation from the world, people can experience many difficulties with future relationships and sharing things with their partner(s).
Care Considerations: Involve significant other in treatment/situation, be aware of signs/clues(body language), allow pt. to make the final decision, prepare to receive information being provided by pt.

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Physical development: gray hair/hair loss, wrinkles, hearing loss, weight gain, possible mental illnesses(dementia, alzheimer's, etc.)
Cognitive development: verbal memory, reasoning skills, vocabulary increases, memory loss
Erickson Stage: Generativity vs. Stagnation - may feel unincluded from their community/society and that they have no purpose
Care Considerations: allow decision making, promote self-care, encourage healthy lifestyle habits

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Physical development: stamina, strength, and mobility continue to decline
Cognitive development: decline in memory abilities
Erickson Stage: Ego Integrity vs. Despair - failure can lead to regret in life(feel that they havent accomplised enought), bitterness, and despair.
Care Considerations:
Young Old - encourage workplan(retirement), active thinking, use of memory skills, assiste with adjustment to new roles (widow, parent, grandparent, etc.)
Middle Old - find support systems, encourage to share feelings, provide a safe environment, be aware to sensitivity to medications
Old Old - assist with self care, involve family, sensory impairments, support end-of-life decisions(provide further information/answer questions)