Describe the major physiological and psychosocial characteristics of life stages in relation to patient care.

Description should include

• identification of the life stages, including the physiological and psychosocial characteristics that define each
• the ways life-span development affects patient assessment and management.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the proper approach for assessing an elderly patient?
• What is the proper approach for assessing a pediatric patient?
• What fears would an EMT expect of an injured adolescent?