The nurse practitioner is discussing health promotion with a group of final-year nursing students. Which of the following would be considered health promotion?
A) Blood pressure clinic
B) Family planning clinic
C) Immunization clinic
D) Workplace health and safety seminar
Ans: B
Feedback: Health promotion can be defined as activities that assist a person to develop resources that will maintain or enhance well-being and improve the quality of life. A blood pressure clinic and immunization clinic fall under the category of preventive services. Workplace health and safety are considered a protection service.
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