The pediatric nurse stresses that health promotion activities must be ongoing for which reason(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. To identify health risks
b. To encourage healthy behavior
c. To prevent disease
d. To improve nutrition
e. To prevent accidents
A, B, C, D, E
All options are goals of health promotion.
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