[Answered]: How are pediatric health histories and physical…

How are pediatric health histories and physical exams are different from adults? The nurse practitioner should rely solely on the information from the caregiver vs. the child. The same approach can be used to gather history and physical with a child so long as nurse practitioner is skilled and efficient. Children are little adults and should be treated so as such. Children experience rapid periods of growth and development, so the nurse practitioner should tailor the approach to the child’s developmental level.