A nurse collects evidence from a victim following a sexual assault. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Assessment
ANS: B
Secondary prevention occurs following the occurrence of injuries and crime. This includes direct care provided to victims and perpetrators as well as the collection of evidence. Primary preven-tion focuses on preventing violence and injuries before they occur. If disability, incarceration, or death occurs, tertiary prevention is applied in settings appropriate to address rehabilitation or identify factors that have put individuals at risk.
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