A nurse is teaching a group of healthy adults about the benefits of flu immunizations. Which type of patient education is the nurse providing?

A) Health analogies
B) Restoration of health
C) Coping with impaired functions
D) Promotion of health and illness prevention

Flu Immunizations

Vaccinations designed to protect against the influenza virus, recommended annually to prevent flu-related illness and complications.

Health Promotion

A multidisciplinary approach aimed at enabling individuals and communities to increase control over, and to improve, their health.

Illness Prevention

Health education programs or activities directed toward protecting patients from threats or potential threats to health and minimizing risk factors.