Which level of prevention activities would a nurse in an emergency department employ most often?
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
ANS: B
An emergency department nurse would generally see patients in crisis or with acute illness, so secondary prevention is used. Primary prevention involves preventing a health problem from developing, and tertiary prevention applies to rehabilitative activities.
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