NRS 420 Topic 1 DQ 2 What will you assess to determine health and development status of the infant

NRS 420 Topic 1 DQ 2 What will you assess to determine health and development status of the infant

You are a nurse at the Community Health Center. Based on the first letter of your first name, you are assigned the following age groups:

A-F: 0-3 months

G-L: 4-6 months

M-S: 7-9 months

T-Z: 10-12 months

A parent/caregiver has brought their infant to your Community Health Center. Based on your assigned age group, what will you assess to determine health and development status of the infant? Describe the normal findings you would anticipate for each area assessed. Select one area that could be a “red flag” finding. Discuss the recommendations that you would give the parent/caregiver supported by evidence-based practice to address this “red flag” finding GCU.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN DQ Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively GCU.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.5, 2.9, 1.3.

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