Lifespan Development

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    Neonate

    Pulse Rate: 90 to 180 BPM
    Respirations: 30 to 60 a minute
    Systolic BP: 50 to 70 mm Hg
    Temperature: 98 to 100
    The most obvious physical changes in neonates are that the bodily functions separate from that of its mother's, and the baby can now see and smell and hear and touch things.
    The psychosocial changes in neonates are very minute. They cannot recognize faces or familar people. They do develop the instinct to breat feed and the rooting mechanism.
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    Infant

    Pulse Rate: 100 to 160 BPM
    Respirations: 25 to 50 a minute
    Systolic BP: 70 to 95 mm Hg
    Temperature: 96.8 to 99.6
    The infant stage is where many physical changes occur. The baby can start seeing at a distance of more than 1-2 feet away their face. The infant can crawl, and can most likely turn its self over onto its back on its own. By 12 months the baby could even be taking steps on its own.
    Some psychosocial changes in infants are recognizing faces, crying, responding to name, etc.
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    Toddler/Preschooler

    Pulse Rate: 90 to 150/80 to 140 BPM
    Respirations: 20 to 30/20 to 25 a minute
    Systolic BP: 80 to 100
    Temperature: 96.8 to 99.6/98.6
    Some physical changes that occur during the toddler stage are loss of passive immunity, running and jumping, and neuromuscular progress. A big physical change is the use of the renal system (potty training)
    Some psychosocial changes are that basic language is almost completely mastered by the end of this phase, they play games, and learn how to follow rules.
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    School-Age

    Pulse Rate: 70 to 120 BPM
    Respirations: 15 to 20 a minute
    Systolic BP: 80 to 110 mm Hg
    Temperature: 98.6
    Physical changes that occur during this stage are that vital signs approach those of adulthood, permanent teeth come in, and gradual height and weight are gained.
    Psychosocial changes that occur are that they gain the three kinds of reasoning:
    Pre-conventional: the child acts so as to avoid punishment
    Conventional: the child looks for peer approval
    Post conventional: the child uses conscience
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    Adolescents

    Pulse Rate: 60 to 100 BPM
    Respirations: 12 to 20 a minute
    Systolic BP: 90 to 110 mm Hg
    Temperature: 98.6
    Some physical changes that occur during this phase are a massive growth spurt, and the maturation of the reproductive system, including changes in hormones.
    Psychosocial changes include a new sense of privacy, the beginnings of their adult image, possible drug and alcohol use, and an increased interest in sexual relations.
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    Early Adult

    Pulse Rate: 60 to 100 BPM
    Respirations: 12 to 20 a minute
    Systolic BP: 90 to 140 mm Hg
    Temperature: 98.6
    Physical changes that occur during this phase include the solidifcation of habits such as tobacco use or addictions, fatty tissue increases, and the slowing of reflexes
    Psychosocial changes in this stage are mainly that they focus on work, family, and stress, and that they develop a sense of care-giving and nurture for their children and family in this phase.
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    Middle Adult

    Pulse Rate: 60 to 100 BPM
    Respirations: 12 to 20 a minute
    Systolic BP: 90 to 140 mm Hg
    Temperature: 98.6
    Physical changes that occur in this phase include vulnerability to hearing and vision loss, possible cardiovascular issues, menopause in women, and possible hypertension
    Psychosocial changes include a tendency to focus on life goals, a dependency on children to take care of them, and a transition to retired life.
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    Late Adults

    Pulse Rate: Depends on health
    Respirations: depends on health
    Systolic BP: depends on health
    Temperature: 98.6
    Physical changes during this phase include a decline in cardiovascular wellness, intercostal breathing, wheezing, possible diabetes, sexual organ failure, kidney failure, decreas in motor neuron efficiency, change in sleep cycle, and hearing and vision loss
    Psychosocial changes include loniless, exceptance of death, depression, and possible financial issues.