A forensic nurse implements a program aimed at preventing domestic abuse. Which of the fol-lowing levels of prevention is being used?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Assessment
ANS: A
Primary prevention focuses on preventing violence and injuries before they occur—program fo-cused on preventing domestic abuse. Secondary prevention occurs following the occurrence of injuries and crime. This includes direct care provided to victims and perpetrators as well as the collection of evidence. If disability, incarceration, or death occurs, tertiary prevention is applied in settings appropriate to address rehabilitation or identify factors that have put individuals at risk.
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