A nurse implements a program that focuses on secondary prevention. Which of the following is most likely the topic of this program?
a. Rehabilitation
b. Avoidance of high-risk behaviors
c. Immunization
d. Mammogram
ANS: D
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment of disease, injury, or dis-ability. Mammograms are a screening test. Avoidance of high-risk behaviors and immunizations are examples of primary prevention. Rehabilitation is an example of tertiary prevention.
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