The nurse is educating the family regarding general needs for adequate nutrition, rest, and physical activity. Which type of care is the nurse providing to this family?
1. Health promotion.
2. Health protections.
3. Injury prevention.
4. Illness prevention.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Population health nurses can educate family members regarding the need for adequate nutrition, rest, and physical activity to promote health. Safety education and advocating use of safety devices or equipment are some potential approaches to health protection and injury prevention with families. Illness prevention may include teaching effective hygiene, referral for immunization, or advocating for access to safe water and food supplies as well as other interventions.
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