title: Down syndrome: nursing interventions newborn through preschool age years.
abstract: Down syndrome is the most common cause of mental retardation in children. The children need opportunities to become important members of their families. The preschool years are an excellent time for the children and family to learn about the condition and to establish behaviors that will optimize opportunities for the children to reach their maximum potential. Examples of nursing interventions based on developmental periods are provided.
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authors: Steele
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009730:Nursing Assessment