REQUIREMENTS
The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 1000 word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following:
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
I have attached one source you can use, but use other sources as well and the rubric also needs careful attention.
Carefully read and follow this rubric when writing your paper.
A detailed comparison of physical assessments among different school-aged children is presented. How assessment techniques would be modified depending on the age and developmental stage of the child is thoroughly described. Insight is demonstrated into the physical assessment of school age children. |
The typical developmental stage of a child between the ages 5 and 12 is accurately and thoroughly described. |
A child assessment based on a developmental theory is thoroughly described. Well-developed strategies to gain cooperation and for how explanations would be offered during the assessment are presented. The potential findings expected from the assessment are all accurate and described in detail. |
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
All format elements are correct. |
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. |
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