Describe the developmental markers a nurse should assess for a 9-month-old female infant.

Consider the following patient scenario: A mother comes in with 9-month-old girl. The infant is 68.5cm in length (25th percentile per CDC growth chart), weighs 6.75kg (5th percentile per CDC growth chart), and has a head circumference of 43cm (25th percentile per CDC growth chart). Describe the developmental markers a nurse should assess for a 9-month-old female infant. Discuss the recommendations you would give the mother. Explain why these recommendations are based on evidence-based practice.

Describe the difference between cultural competency and diversity.

Define culture. What elements make up a person’s culture? How do those elements impact a person’s perception of health, health decision making, and health behaviors? 2.What personal cultural elements impact your own health behaviors and health decision making? 3.How might your own cultural or personal biases affect your perception of other cultures and their health behaviors? 4.Describe the difference between cultural competency and diversity. 5.Describe some specific strategies public health professionals can implement to improve their cultural competence as they work to decrease health disparities and improve the health of diverse populations.