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The Normal Adolesecent North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  0utlines Definition Secondary Sex Characteristics Physical Growth Physiological Growth Motor Development Cognitive...

The Normal Adolesecent North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  0utlines Definition Secondary Sex Characteristics Physical Growth Physiological Growth Motor Development Cognitive Development Social Development Emotional Development Stages of Adolescent Needs & Problems North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Adolescent It is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  It begins with the appearance of secondary sex characteristics and ends when growth is completed. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Secondary Sex Characteristics North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  In boys: - Increase in size of genitalia. - Swelling of the breast. - Growth of pubic, axillary, facial and chest hair. - Change in voice. - Production of spermatozoa. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  In girls: - Increases in pelvic diameter. - Development of the breasts. - Change in the vaginal secretions. - Growth of pubic and axillary hair. - Menarche occurs between the age of 12 to 13 years old. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Physical Grwoth North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Growth most have a rapid growth begins with enlarged feet & hands followed by enlarged arms & legs then chest & trunk -Growth begins earlier in girls girls: age 10 – 14 years Boys: age 12 – 16 years North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Males will gain 7 to 30 kg. Female will gain 7 to 25 kg. Height Birth length triples by about age of 13. Males will gain 10 to 30 cm in height. Females will gain 5 to 20 cm. Growth in height ceases at 16 or 17 y in female and 18 to 20 in males. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Physiological Growth x North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Vital signs HR: 55-105 beat per min. Respiratory rate: 12-20 breaths per min. Systolic BP: 100-120 mm Hg. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Motor Development North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬ Reaches adult levels North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Coginitive Development North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  The ability to reason goes beyond the concrete to more abstract thinking, described as formal thought. learning problem solving skills. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Social Development North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Erikson believes that during successful adolescence, mature time perspective is developed ; self- identity as opposed to self – confusions and self –doubt. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Stages Of Adolescence North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬ ** Adolescence is often divided into three stages:- 1- Early adolescence. 2- Middle adolescence. 3- Late adolescence. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Early adolescence North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬ Early adolescence includes the onset of puberty and continues through age 14 years most of the physical changes occur normally. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Middle adolescence North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬ Middle adolescence includes the age 15 and 16 years, characterized by growth in emotional autonomy and increasing attachment from family North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Late adolescence North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬ Late adolescence begins at the age of 17 years, characterizes by the development of a strong personal identity. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Needs of Adolescence North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Needs 1- Nutrition 2- Dental care 3- Sleep pattern 4- Elimination 5- Sex education 6- Protection North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Nutrition ** Adolescents need milk (calcium) and protein for promotion of bone and muscle growth. ** Girls require 38 – 48 kcal/kg/day. ** Boys require 42 – 62 kcal/kg/day. ** Snack meals more common. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Dental care ** Adolescents must continue to pay special attention to careful brushing. ** Regular and preventive dental check up should continue during adolescence. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Sleep Pattern ** Hours of sleep may vary from 6 to 8 hours during the weekends. ** Overall average of 8 hours per night is recommended. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Elimination ** Elimination pattern should be similar to adult patterns. ** Constipation may be common during this stage. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Sex Education During this periods they need to be acceptance by the opposite sex. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Protection Protect the adolescent from: A- injury B- Substance abuse. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  Common Problems North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬ Accidents Eating Disorder Problems Anger Depression Suicide North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬  References Lissauer, T. (2021). Illustrated Textbook of Pediatrics, 6TH Edition. North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬ North private college of Nursing – ‫هلية‬%‫كلية الشمال للتمريض ا‬