Pediatrics Chapter 15: Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family

In this Pediatrics episode, we walk through Chapter 15, which focuses on health promotion during adolescence. We’ll review puberty, physical maturation, cognitive and psychosocial development, and Erikson’s stage of identity versus role confusion. You’ll also hear an overview of risk behaviors, mental health considerations, nutrition, sleep, sexuality education, and injury prevention. This episode helps nursing students understand adolescent development and apply age-appropriate health promotion strategies.Source: Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, Chapter 15