A Lifespan Assessment Of An Adolescent Who Is...

This report is a lifespan assessment of an adolescent who is transitioning into a young adult. AO is a patient who is 19 years of age and was assessed by an Alverno College student nurse who uses the Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns as a guide in gathering subjective information. Since the patient can fall in one or both age groups of adolescence and young adult hood, information for both patterns have been included. Once data is collected, a diagnoses can be determined in any areas of concern. Developmental Stage According to Erikson’s stages of development, AO could be categorized into two different stages. The first stage is identity vs. role confusion, this is where an adolescent is trying to find out who they are and what their place is in life. If their search turns out to be challenging, it could lead to a crisis where a person almost has to step backwards, revaluate to be able to move forward again. AO positively identified with this stage because she is enrolled in college and working hard to be successful in her classes as a future nurse. AO did not show any signs of current role confusion. There is no evidence of tattoos or piercings, delinquent behavior or apparent changes in her mental health status that lead one to believe that a crisis is present (Edelman, Kudzma Mandle, 2014, p. 522). The second stage is intimacy versus isolation, this is where a young adult would begin to form relationships with people on a more intimate level.Show MoreRelatedAge Groups And The Lifecycle1432 Words   |  6 Pagesparents and caretakers of what is â€Å"right and wrong† in behaviors and preferences for specific genders. However, for children who are sexual minorities this can be a confusing time developmentally. â€Å"Children with transgender identities often live their lives in a gender role that is clearly defined, albeit in the opposite role of their biological sex [†¦ and] not every person who explores gender in childhood will later identify as transgender† (Janssen Erickson-Schroth, 2013, p. 995, 996). How can childrenRead MoreAttachment Theory, Biological Influences5410 Words   |  22 Pagesissue of attachment is one that influences an individual throughout their life, affecting many aspects of their development. It is first formed during infancy betwe en the child and their primary care giver and is maintained over the course of their lifespan. The level of attachment that is formed during infancy creates a foundation for psychological development in the course of the individual’s life (Santrock, 2013). Attachment security can be an indication of the quality of an individual’s future relationshipsRead MoreThe Role and Scope of Practice of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 2030 Words   |  9 Pagesservices, to those with mental health problems, or psychiatric disorders. The PMHNP is required to assess, diagnose, provide treatment plans, prescribe medication therapy, and offer counsel across the lifespan. The PMHNP provides care in a wide range of settings to children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and their families. This mental healthcare takes place in the primary care settings, emergency rooms, hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, senior living communities and in privateRead MoreC hildren With High Functioning Autism9243 Words   |  37 PagesABSTRACT Prior research exists which validates the risk of decreased emotional well-being in adults with autism. As a result, it becomes vitally important to identify factors that may contribute to this problem in order to provide increased supports and services to combat the issues. This quantitative comparative study sought to determine whether or not anxiety and/or depression (emotional well-being) of young adults with high-functioning autism is impacted by the possession or lack of a transition planRead Morepreschool Essay46149 Words   |  185 Pagesam delighted to present the Cali ­ for ­ ia Preschool Learning Founda ­ n tions (Volume 2). This publication is the second of a three-volume series designed to im ­ rove early learning and p develop ­ ent for California’s preschool m children. Young children are naturally eager to learn. However, not all of them enter kindergarten ready for school. All too often, children are already lagging behind their classmates, and this circumstance can impede their continued learning and development