Pattern of growth and development

Pattern of growth and development Directional Trend  Growth and development proceed in regular directions The first pattern is the cephalocaudal, or head-to-tail, direction. The head

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Positioning for procedures

Positioning for procedures Femoral venipuncture Nurse places the child supine with the legs in a frog position to provide extensive exposure of the groin area. 

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Controlling elevated temperature

Controlling elevated temperature Set Point:  The temperature around which body temperature is regulated by a thermostat-like mechanism in the hypothalamus.  Fever (hyperpyrexia):  An elevation in

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