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# Growth and Development Principles ## 1. True Statements About Growth and Development (EXCEPT) A. Development proceeds from gross to refined skills. B. Physical development proceeds from anterolateral body parts. C. Development is continuous from conception until death. D. Development follows a s...

# Growth and Development Principles ## 1. True Statements About Growth and Development (EXCEPT) A. Development proceeds from gross to refined skills. B. Physical development proceeds from anterolateral body parts. C. Development is continuous from conception until death. D. Development follows a sequential order. ## 2. Developmental Pattern in Children The pattern of development in children includes motor, social, cognitive, and emotional skills. * Adaptability skills * Communication skills * Language skills * Writing skills ## 3. Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory Erik Erikson developed the psychosocial theory of growth and development. The stage where industry vs. inferiority occurs is between the ages of _6_ and _12_ years old. ## 4. Baby Aba's Corrected Age Baby Aba, 14 weeks old, with a gestational age of 28 weeks. Her corrected age is _2 weeks old_. ## 5. Neonatal Jaundice Priority A nurse caring for a neonate with neonatal jaundice should prioritize monitoring bilirubin levels according to the doctor's order. ## 6. Birth Weight Doubling Birth weight doubles by _6 months_ of age. ## 7. Premature Infant Characteristics Premature infants: * May not be able to swallow until 35 weeks of gestation. * Tend to have a higher percentage of body fat compared to term infants. * Require vitamin K administration as soon as possible after birth. ## 8. Weight Loss in Babies All babies lose weight after birth. Doctors are concerned when: * Weight loss is more than 10% of birth weight or birth weight is not regained by day 14. * Weight loss is 5% or less. ## 9. Current Recommendations for Infant Feeding Current recommendations for feeding infants suggest: * Exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months. * Bottle feeding may be appropriate for some babies. * Cow's milk may be appropriate for infants from 6 months of age. * Solids may be introduced from 4 months of age. ## 10. Milk Production Promotion Milk production is promoted by the activation of milk-making tissues in the _posterior pituitary_.