Children's Functional Health Pattern Assessment Paper
Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment
Functional Health Pattern Assessment (FHP) Toddler
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
(Edelman & Mandle, 2010) Preschool-Aged
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
Initiative vs. Guilt
(Edelman & Mandle, 2010) School-Aged
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
(Edelman & Mandle, 2010)
Pattern of Health Perception and Health Management:
List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.
List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. If a toddler is sick they will say they are sick. Health management is dependent on the parent.
Washing hands and brushing their teeth are basic activities …show more content…
At this age they are aware of their own body functions and when they are ailing.
They also have an abstract understanding of what health and factors causing illness.
If the parent lacks knowledge of health issues this could be a safety issue for the toddler.
Neglecting teaching the toddler how to brush teeth, cavities develop.
Anxiety can occur on the surrounding the body and the fear of mutilation and death concerns.
Preschoolers are also at risk for diseases if they are vaccinated or they are behind on their immunizations. Poor hygiene and may not show interest in their appearance.
Depending on the beliefs of the parents the child may develop cavities, develop illnesses due to not immunizing the child.
Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern:
List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.
List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. Can eat with their hands, often can use a spoon and drink from a cup.
Are usually weaned from the breast or bottle to a cup or Sippy cup.
They are capable of washing their own fruits/vegetables once instructed by the …show more content…
List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. Genital exploration and masturbation is normal occurrence in the toddler.
Becomes more curious about genital organs and may touch their genitalia during diaper change. Have gender awareness and they usually identify with their own gender.
Develop curiosity towards the opposite gender.
Develop breasts, pubic hair and other signs indicating there onset of puberty. Increased awareness of their body, its functioning and the need for sexual identity.
Naturally curious about sex. May act inappropriately by touching themselves in front of others or may try and touch others. The parent needs to direct them to the appropriate behavior.
If parents use cute words for describing the child’s genitals this could cause a potential problem. Using the correct words will not confuse the child.
There could be a potential problem if the preschooler is teased about their interest in sexual information. The parent should give simple but accurate
Functional Health Pattern Assessment (FHP) Toddler
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
(Edelman & Mandle, 2010) Preschool-Aged
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
Initiative vs. Guilt
(Edelman & Mandle, 2010) School-Aged
Erickson’s Developmental Stage:
(Edelman & Mandle, 2010)
Pattern of Health Perception and Health Management:
List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.
List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. If a toddler is sick they will say they are sick. Health management is dependent on the parent.
Washing hands and brushing their teeth are basic activities …show more content…
At this age they are aware of their own body functions and when they are ailing.
They also have an abstract understanding of what health and factors causing illness.
If the parent lacks knowledge of health issues this could be a safety issue for the toddler.
Neglecting teaching the toddler how to brush teeth, cavities develop.
Anxiety can occur on the surrounding the body and the fear of mutilation and death concerns.
Preschoolers are also at risk for diseases if they are vaccinated or they are behind on their immunizations. Poor hygiene and may not show interest in their appearance.
Depending on the beliefs of the parents the child may develop cavities, develop illnesses due to not immunizing the child.
Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern:
List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group.
List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. Can eat with their hands, often can use a spoon and drink from a cup.
Are usually weaned from the breast or bottle to a cup or Sippy cup.
They are capable of washing their own fruits/vegetables once instructed by the …show more content…
List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. Genital exploration and masturbation is normal occurrence in the toddler.
Becomes more curious about genital organs and may touch their genitalia during diaper change. Have gender awareness and they usually identify with their own gender.
Develop curiosity towards the opposite gender.
Develop breasts, pubic hair and other signs indicating there onset of puberty. Increased awareness of their body, its functioning and the need for sexual identity.
Naturally curious about sex. May act inappropriately by touching themselves in front of others or may try and touch others. The parent needs to direct them to the appropriate behavior.
If parents use cute words for describing the child’s genitals this could cause a potential problem. Using the correct words will not confuse the child.
There could be a potential problem if the preschooler is teased about their interest in sexual information. The parent should give simple but accurate