Screening for hearing defects is an example of:
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Health promotion
B
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment of disease, injury, or dis-ability.
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1. CBC with differential 2. ELISA 3. Sputum culture 4. Biopsy
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When the nurse asks if the instructions are clear, the client says, "I'll read them later when I have my glasses; besides, you told me everything I need to know." Based on these statements, what would the nurse suspect? A) The client may be unable to read the instructions. B) The client already knows the information. C) The client does not want the written information. D) The client is ready to learn.