Growth and Developmental Patterns
QUESTION
Discussion:
Compare and contrast the growth and developmental patterns of two toddlers of different ages using Gordon’s functional health patterns. Describe and apply the components of Gordon’s functional health patterns as it applies to toddlers.
Instructions:
Post your discussion to the Moodle Discussion Forum. Initial post must be made by Day #3. Word limit 500 words. Reply to at least two other student posts with a reflection of their response. Please make sure to provide citations and references (in APA, 7th ed. format) for your work.
ANSWER
Gordon’s functional health patterns is a method developed by Marjorie Gordon in 1987 to guide the establishment of a comprehensive nursing database. The method consists of 11 categories that enable the nurse to determine various aspects of health and human function 1. These categories are:
- Health Perception-Health Management Pattern
- Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern
- Elimination Pattern
- Activity-Exercise Pattern
- Sleep-Rest Pattern
- Cognitive-Perceptual Pattern
- Self-Perception-Self-Concept Pattern
- Role-Relationship Pattern
- Sexuality-Reproductive Pattern
- Coping-Stress Tolerance Pattern
- Value-Belief Pattern
To compare and contrast the growth and developmental patterns of two toddlers of different ages using Gordon’s functional health patterns, we can apply these categories to each toddler and analyze the differences and similarities between them.
For instance, let’s consider two toddlers, one aged 2 years and the other aged 4 years.
Health Perception-Health Management Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may not be able to communicate their health perception or management pattern effectively, while the 4-year-old may be able to express their feelings more clearly 2.
Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may have a less varied diet than the 4-year-old, who may have started eating a wider range of foods 3.
Elimination Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may still be in the process of toilet training, while the 4-year-old may have already mastered this skill 2.
Activity-Exercise Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may be more active than the 4-year-old, who may have started to develop sedentary habits such as watching TV or playing video games 3.
Sleep-Rest Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may require more sleep than the 4-year-old, who may have started to sleep for shorter periods 3.
Cognitive-Perceptual Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may not have developed cognitive or perceptual skills such as object permanence or depth perception, while the 4-year-old may have developed these skills 2.
Self-Perception-Self-Concept Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may not have developed a sense of self-awareness or self-concept, while the 4-year-old may have started to develop these skills 3.
Role-Relationship Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may not have started developing relationships outside their family, while the 4-year-old may have started developing friendships with peers 3.
Sexuality-Reproductive Pattern This category is not applicable to toddlers.
Coping-Stress Tolerance Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may not have developed coping mechanisms for dealing with stress, while the 4-year-old may have started developing these mechanisms 3.
Value-Belief Pattern The 2-year-old toddler may not have developed any values or beliefs yet, while the 4-year-old may have started developing their own values and beliefs 3.
In conclusion, comparing and contrasting the growth and developmental patterns of two toddlers of different ages using Gordon’s functional health patterns can provide valuable insights into their physical, cognitive, and emotional development.