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The adolescent (11–18 years)

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Care of the Child

Part of the book series: The Essentials of Nursing ((TEON))

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Adolescence may be a dramatic period of change for the child both physically and psychologically.

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  1. Helen Lewer
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  2. Leslie Robertson
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Lewer, H., Robertson, L. (1987). The adolescent (11–18 years). In: Care of the Child. The Essentials of Nursing. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-09488-2_6

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-09488-2_6

  • Publisher Name: Palgrave, London

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