Which of the following activities by the home health nurse best exemplifies secondary prevention?
a. short-term home visits to teach diabetes care to a person who is diabetic and has a small foot ulcer
b. immunizations of infants and preschool children
c. private duty nursing at night for an elderly couple who manages alone during the day
d. nursing care for children who are technologically dependent
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A Correct. Secondary prevention aims to detect disease in the early stages before clinical signs and symptoms manifest in order to intervene with early diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to reduce the severity of the disease or provide a cure. Short-term nursing visits to teach diabetes care to a diabetic with a small foot ulcer best exemplifies secondary prevention.
B Incorrect. Immunizations are intended to prevent diseases, hence is an example of primary prevention.
C Incorrect. A private agency can provide this service, community home health care does not.
D Incorrect. Nursing care for children who are technologically dependent is an example of tertiary preventive care.
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