CHAPTER
Growth and
Development
2
Learning Objectives
At the end of the chapter, the reader will be able to
1 Discuss types of growth and development.
2 Recognize the characteristics common to each developmental stage.
3 Discuss categories of development cited by two theorists.
4 Discuss the common causes of pediatric injury and death for each
developmental stage.
5 Explain appropriate adaptations to nursing measures to provide age-
appropriate care.
Biological age
Chronological age
Dyslexia
Enuresis
Psychological age
Social age