NURSING TOOL BOX SERIES

 VITAMINS, FUNCTION & DEFICIENCY Vitamins are essential organic compounds that play crucial roles in various physiological processes in the body. They are necessary for maintaining good health, growth, and development. There are two main categories of vitamins: water-soluble vitamins (B-complex vitamins and vitamin C) and fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K). Each vitamin has specific functions, and a deficiency in any of them can lead to various health problems. Here's an overview of the functions and potential deficiencies of these vitamins: Water-Soluble Vitamins : Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Function : Thiamine is essential for energy metabolism, nerve function, and the metabolism of carbohydrates. Deficiency : Deficiency can lead to beriberi, which can manifest as weakness, nerve damage, cardiovascular problems, and muscle wasting. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) : Function : Riboflavin is involved in energy production, cellular function, and the metabolism of fats and drugs

 NORMAL MILESTONE OF DEVELOPMENT Normal developmental milestones are specific skills or abilities that children typically acquire at certain ages or stages of their development. These milestones provide a framework for assessing a child's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. It's important to remember that there can be some variation among children, and not all children will reach these milestones at precisely the same time. However, if a child consistently lags significantly behind in achieving these milestones, it may be an indicator of developmental delay, and further evaluation may be needed. Here are some examples of normal developmental milestones: Physical Development : Gross Motor Skills : Rolling over (2-6 months) Sitting independently (6-8 months) Crawling (6-10 months) Standing with support (7-12 months) Walking independently (9-15 months) Running (18-24 months) Fine Motor Skills : Grasping objects (2-4 months) Transferring objects from hand to han