Which of the following activities would classify as primary prevention activities carried out by the parish nurse?
1. Providing health assessments and counseling during a home visit for a person who just had surgery
2. Writing house of worship newsletter articles informing the parish about healthy food choices
3. Assisting in making behavior changes for a person who is abusing alcohol
4. Doing blood pressure screenings after church one Sunday
ANS: 2
Writing house of worship newsletter articles informing the parish about healthy food choices would classify as primary prevention.
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