Health promotion should continue across the lifespan. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to understand when to initiate health promotion. When in the lifespan should health promotion begin?
A) Adolescence
B) School age
C) Preschool
D) Before birth
Ans: D
Feedback: Health promotion should begin prior to birth as the health practices of a mother prior to the birth of her child can be influenced positively or negatively. This makes the other options incorrect.
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