Adolescent Growth and Development Milestones Nursing NCLEX Teen Review

About this Video

• Video Title: Adolescent Growth and Development Milestones Nursing NCLEX Teen Review
• Channel: RegisteredNurseRN
• Speakers: Sarah
• Duration: 00:23:46

Introduction

This video provides a nursing review of adolescent growth and development milestones, relevant for NCLEX exams. The speaker uses the mnemonic "TEEN" to cover key aspects of adolescent development, including puberty changes, eating disorders, education on safety and health, Erikson's, Piaget's, and Kohlberg's theories, and the nurse's role in caring for hospitalized teens.

Key Takeaways

• Puberty in Adolescents: Girls typically begin puberty around two years earlier than boys, and the process lasts about five years. Tanner stages (1-5) are used to assess puberty progression. Key changes for girls include breast development, pubic hair growth, weight increase, and hip widening. For boys, key changes include penile and testicular growth, pubic and other body hair growth, voice changes (due to larynx enlargement), and increased muscle mass. Both experience increased height during this period. Increased activity of sebaceous and apocrine glands leads to acne and body odor.
• Emotional and Social Changes: Hormonal changes contribute to emotional outbursts, mood swings, irritability, and potential depression in both genders. Peer influence significantly impacts teens' behavior, choices (clothing, food, activities), and creates peer pressure. The adolescent-parent relationship changes as teens seek independence and challenge authority.
• Body Image and Eating Disorders: Negative body image can negatively impact self-esteem and self-concept, potentially leading to depression and eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia). Social media and the pursuit of an “ideal” image can exacerbate these issues.
• Safety and Health Education: Adolescents face increased risks of accidents (motor vehicle fatalities being a leading cause of death), self-harm (suicide), and substance abuse. Education should cover driving safety, substance abuse prevention, and mental health awareness (recognizing suicide risk factors). The importance of sufficient sleep (8-10 hours), exercise, nutrition, and sex education are emphasized. The video also covers the importance of good dental hygiene.
• Nurse's Role with Hospitalized Teens: Nurses should be aware of adolescents' fears (separation from peers, loss of control, invasion of privacy, death, and body image concerns). Interventions include open communication, providing control over choices, encouraging social interaction, and using creative teaching methods.