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- Preschooler age
Answer 3-6 years old
- Preschooler
Answer *Weight changes*
Answer Average increase of 5 lb per year
- Preschooler
Answer *Height changes*
Answer Average increase of 2.5 to 3 inches per year
- Preschooler
Answer *Physical growth*
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Answer Loses baby fat, Gains muscle Appears more upright and slender (due to muscle growth) Should continue to follow established growth curves
- Preschooler
Answer *Neurologic System Changes*
Answer Spinal cord is myelinated by age 3
- Allows for bowel and bladder control to be achieved
- Preschooler
Answer *Respiratory System Changes*
Answer Alveoli increase in number Airway increases in size
- Preschooler
Answer *Cardiovascular System Changes*
Answer
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Heart rate decreases Blood pressure increases slightly Innocent heart murmur may be heard
- Preschooler
Answer *HEENT Changes*
Answer Eustachian tube remains short and straight 20 deciduous teeth should be present
- Preschooler
Answer *Genitourinary System Changes*
Answer Urethra remains short in chil- dren, making them susceptible to urinary tract infections
- Preschooler
Answer *Musculoskeletal System Changes*
Answer Bones increase in length & Muscles strengthen and mature
- Expected Gross Motor Skills
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Answer *3 years*
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- Climbs well
- Pedals tricycle
- Runs easily
- Walks up and down stairs with alternate feet
- Bends over easily without falling
- Expected Gross Motor Skills
Answer *4 years*
Answer
- Throws ball overhand
- Kicks ball forward
- Catches bounced ball
- Hops on one foot
- Stands on one foot up to 5 seconds
- Alternates feet going up and down steps
- Moved backward and forward with agility
- Expected Gross Motor Skills
Answer *5 years*
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