Which of the following activities related to respiratory health is an example of tertiary health promotion and illness prevention?
A) Administering a nebulized bronchodilator to a client who is short of breath
B) Assisting with lung function testing of a client to help determine a diagnosis
C) Teaching a client that "light" cigarettes do not prevent lung disease
D) Advocating politically for more explicit warning labels on cigarette packages
Ans: A
The use of medications is characteristic of tertiary health promotion and illness prevention. Testing and screening are examples of secondary health promotion and illness prevention, while client education and political advocacy are associated with primary prevention.
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