Pediatric Nursing - Free download as Word Doc (.doc), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Growth and development in children occurs in predictable patterns and sequences from head to toe and center to periphery. It is influenced by critical periods and nutrition. Growth rates vary throughout childhood, being most rapid during infancy, puberty, and the first year. Characteristics such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate decrease with age, while…
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