A nursing student is preparing an educational program concerning breast cancer. The focus of the program is secondary prevention. Which topic would be most appropriate?
1. A dietary discussion concerning the connection between breast cancer and dietary intake.
2. Techniques for performing self-breast examination.
3. Radical mastectomy.
4. Chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Correct Answer: 2
Secondary prevention emphasizes early diagnosis and treatment of health problems, and includes screenings such as teaching clients about self-breast examination and mammography. Primary prevention has a focus geared toward health promotion and disease prevention, which is demonstrated by the discussion of dietary recommendations. Tertiary prevention is aimed toward treatment of a condition and restoration of health to the highest level of wellness possible. Treatment options for breast cancer such as a radical mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation would be considered forms of tertiary prevention.
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