The nurse is caring for an older adult with a chronic disease. Which is reflective of a tertiary intervention to help slow down the progression of the client's illness?
1. Assess the client's mobility
2. Integrate physical therapy
3. Discuss injury-prevention measures within the home
4. Obtain a referral for occupational therapy
2. Integrate physical therapy
Explanation: 1. Assessment of the client's mobility is reflective of secondary prevention.
2. The integration of physical therapy for a client with chronic disease reflects a tertiary intervention to promote restoration and prevent or slow down further debilitation.
3. Discussing injury prevention is health promotion or primary prevention.
4. Obtaining a referral for an occupational therapist reflects a secondary measure of prevention in which there is an early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
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