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NSG 6435 Pediatric Week 2 discussion - South University • Why is developmental assessment essential in the provision of primary care for infants, children, and adolescents, and what are the esse... ntial components of this assessment on the basis of this child’s age? • Developmental assessments are essential in primary care in order to help identify the achievement of milestones in each phase of development. The achievement of each set of developmental milestones helps build a stage for the next developmental milestones (Burns, 2013). The developmental assessment scales are crucial tools for determining developmental delays (Hagan, 2017). Screening tools should be properly utilized. In this case study the newborn infant has multiple assessments completed. The Apgar scoring, Ballard assessment, and physical exam were all completed on the infant. The essential components of the newborn assessment on this patient indicated the patient was small for gestational age. [Show More]
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