NSG 4403 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Binocular Vision, Visual Acuity, Fontanelle
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Chapter 12: health promotion of the toddler and. Clear guidance from adults assist the toddler with successful transition. Weight > gain slows to 4-6 pounds per year. Birth weight should be quadrupled by 2 1/2 years of age. Height > increases about 3 inches per year. Adult height approximately twice of that of child"s height at 2 years old. Head circumference > increases by 1 inch during second year and then slows until 5 years of age. Anterior fontanel closes at 12 to 18 months. Chest circumference > continues to increase and exceed abdominal circumference during toddler years. Visual acuity of 20/40 acceptable > full binocular vision. Cross eyes need to be xed or looked ate by age 1 if not corrected. Hearing, smell, taste, and touch development become well-developed. Descending development of spinal tract allows for increase sensation in lower extremities and pleasant tactile sensations soothe and comfort toddler. Most physiologic systems are relatively mature by end of toddlerhood.
