Which of the following activities by the home health nurse best exemplifies primary prevention?
a. home infant phototherapy c. pediatric hospice services
b. home antibiotic referral services d. teaching new mothers infant care
D
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A Incorrect. Home infant phototherapy is secondary prevention in which the goal is to reverse or reduce the severity of diseases.
B Incorrect. Home antibiotic referral services is an example of secondary prevention.
C Incorrect. A pediatric hospice means the client has been removed from the home for care in a health care facility which infers long term services. Pediatric hospice services are an example of tertiary prevention.
D Correct. Primary prevention involves interventions for children that promote health and prevent disease processes from developing. Teaching new mothers how to perform infant care best exemplifies primary prevention.
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