There are many types of health care delivery agencies. An example of a secondary level care agency is a:
1. School
2. Nursing home
3. Drug rehabilitation center
4. State-owned psychiatric hospital
ANS: 4
A state-owned psychiatric hospital is an example of the secondary level of care in which clients who present with signs and symptoms of disease are diagnosed and treated.
A school is an example of preventive or primary care.
A nursing home is an example of continuing care.
A drug rehabilitation center is an example of restorative care.
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