A nurse is teaching the importance of breast self-examination to a group of 20-year-old women. The nurse is promoting which type of care?
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Restorative
A
Primary care is centered on prevention of disease. Secondary and tertiary care is administered after an illness has been diagnosed. Restorative care occurs after a patient is recovering from an acute illness or for those who have chronic illnesses.
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