Public health nurses are often involved in secondary prevention activities. An example of this would be:
1. Screening children for lead poisoning
2. Working with communities on emergency preparedness plans
3. Developing social networking interventions to modify community norms
4. Educating patients with strokes at rehab centers to help optimize their functioning
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Screenings are secondary prevention activities.
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