The nurse is working on a care area that focuses on tertiary prevention. Which goal is most consistent with this focus?
1. Patients at risk for skin breakdown will be turned every 2 hours.
2. Patients with pressure ulcers will have whirlpool therapy as indicated.
3. Patients will be assessed for factors that place them at risk for skin breakdown.
4. Patients are instructed to change positions in bed every 2 hours to prevent skin breakdown.
2. Patients with pressure ulcers will have whirlpool therapy as indicated.
Explanation: 1. Turning a patient at risk for skin breakdown is an example of a primary prevention goal.
2. Treating a pressure ulcer is an example of a tertiary prevention goal.
3. Assessing a patient at risk for skin breakdown is an example of a primary prevention goal.
4. Teaching a patient how to prevent skin breakdown is an example of a primary prevention goal.
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