Which of the following examples of health care represents tertiary prevention?

a. Pulmonary rehabilitation
b. Mammogram
c. Immunization
d. Bronchial provocation testing


ANS: A
The goal of tertiary prevention is to prevent acceleration of the disease process once it has oc-curred, with pulmonary rehabilitation being a good example.

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