Of the following interventions, which are prevention oriented? (Select all that apply.)
a. Immunization programs
b. Cleansing an incision
c. Cardiac education related to risk factor modification
d. Placing infants prone when they sleep
e. Teaching patients to ask their physicians to wash their hands
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Some interventions prevent illness or complications and promote healthy activities or lifestyles. Interventions such as patient education and immunization programs are prevention oriented. Cleansing an incision is a nursing intervention that can help prevent infection. Educating a patient about risk-factor modification for cardiovascular disease may prevent a future myocardial infarction. Placing infants on their backs to sleep may reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Patients should be instructed to ask their care providers to wash their hands if they have not observed them doing so.
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