What it means
In nursing, "across the life span" means at every age: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older age. Each stage has its own normal findings, risks and health needs, so assessment and teaching change with age.
At a glance
| Also written | life spans, lifespan, lifespans |
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Related terms
growth and development
The changes in body size (growth) and in skills and abilities (development) that happen across a person's life.
developmental stage
A period of life, such as infancy or adolescence, with its own typical abilities, needs and tasks.
infancy
The first year of life, from birth to about 12 months of age.