A student is caring for a client who contracted an infection following surgery. The client is afebrile during the student's shift, but still receiving IV antibiotics. This is an example of which level of prevention, according to Neuman's model?
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary
4. Critical
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Primary prevention focuses on protecting the normal line of defense and strengthening the flexible line of defense.
Rationale 2: Secondary prevention focuses on strengthening internal lines of resistance (fighting the infection with IV antibiotics), reducing the reaction, and increasing resistance factors. The fact that the client is now afebrile shows that the treatment is working to improve the client's condition.
Rationale 3: Tertiary prevention focuses on readaptation and stability and protects reconstitution or return to wellness following treatment.
Rationale 4: Critical prevention is not part of Neuman's model.
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