title: Developmental approaches to examining young children.
abstract: The physical examination can be used to collect key clinical information, promote development, and educate children and parents about health and lifestyle choices. These results can be enhanced if the practitioner adapts his or her techniques to the child's developmental level.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Vessey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*