A nurse is implementing a tertiary prevention strategy. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?
a. Diabetes screening
b. Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injury
c. Birth control
d. Pregnancy testing
ANS: B
Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injury is an example of tertiary prevention. Diabetes screening and pregnancy testing are secondary prevention strategies, and birth control is a primary preven-tion.
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