The nurse is assigned to work in the local health department and is instructing student nurses on how to prevent disease and subsequent disabilities for clients
What should the nurse identify as the highest priority in the session to student nurses on how to encourage clients to prevent disease and disabilities? A) Good eating habits
B) Health education
C) Regular primary care visits
D) Vitamin supplements
B
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The nurse should identify health education as the leading source of prevention of disease and disabilities. Stressing the importance of good eating habits, regular doctor visits, and the use of vitamin supplements are other aspects of health education.
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