The nurse is reviewing secondary prevention actions with an older patient. Which interventions should the nurse encourage the patient to complete? Select all that apply.
1. Yearly depression screening
2. Colonoscopy every 10 years
3. Yearly fecal occult blood test
4. Yearly height and weight check
5. Yearly blood pressure screening
1. Yearly depression screening
2. Colonoscopy every 10 years
3. Yearly fecal occult blood test
Explanation: 1. For secondary prevention, a yearly depression screening is recommended.
2. For secondary prevention, a colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years.
3. For secondary prevention, a yearly fecal occult blood test is recommended.
4. A yearly height and weight check is a primary prevention intervention.
5. Yearly blood pressure screening is a primary prevention intervention.
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