Identifying diseases prior to the clinical stage means that prevention efforts can begin immediately. Because the disease is already present, this is an example of ____ prevention.

A. primary
B. secondary
C. tertiary
D. quaternary


Answer: B

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a. speeding the patient's recovery. b. standard precautions. c. fomite exposure. d. handwashing.

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 The _______________ _______________ holds the nail down to underlying skin and provides nutrients to the nail from the blood supply under it. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. ascending aorta b. external iliac artery c. internal iliac artery d. renal arteries

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A. H01.006, H04.412 B. H01.005, H04.411 C. H01.006, H04.411 D. H01.005, H04.412

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