The nurse is working in a prenatal clinic with a woman who has just learned that she is pregnant
The mother has been reading about the growth and development of children, and asks the nurse what is meant by critical stages of growth and development. Which of the following examples given to the mother by the nurse explains critical stages of growth and development? 1. The first four weeks of life are critical to the brain development of the newborn.
2. It is critical that the toddler begin to walk by 12 months of age.
3. It is critical that the preschool-age child gain 20 pounds a year.
4. The first 10 weeks after conception are considered critical to the fetus.
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Rationale: Certain stages of growth and development are considered critical stages. One of these is the first 10-12 weeks after conception, as the fetus is beginning to form bodily systems. Drugs, viruses, or other chemicals can interrupt the process of system formation and cause birth defects. Brain development in the child is ongoing. Most toddlers are walking by 12 months, but there are variances in individuals that are no more critical than are other variances. The preschool-age child will gain around 5 pounds each year, and weighs about 30 pounds.
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