An APHN is offering classes on breast self-exam. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Assessment
ANS: A
Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disability. Classes on breast self-exam focus on preventing the occurrence of breast cancer. Secondary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at early detection and screen-ing. Tertiary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at treatment and rehabilitation. As-sessment is not a level of prevention.
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