Asked by Hannah Bretz on Apr 25, 2024
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The nurse is working in a clinic that is designed to provide health education and immunizations. Which type of preventive care is the nurse providing?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Risk factor prevention
Primary Prevention
First contact in a given episode of illness that leads to a decision regarding a course of action to prevent worsening of the health problem.
Health Education
The process of providing informational resources and learning experiences to improve health awareness, knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Immunizations
The process of administering vaccines to stimulate the body's immune response against specific infectious diseases.
- Gain insight into the distinct stages of preventive health care and implement them successfully in clinical situations.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the distinct stages of preventive health care and implement them successfully in clinical situations.
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