A nurse is orienting to a new job in a home health care agency and is told that most of her patients need tertiary prevention. What activity does the nurse plan to include in the daily routine?
a. Household safety checks
b. Well-baby checkups
c. Antibiotic administration
d. Monthly blood pressure assessments
ANS: C
Tertiary care is aimed at people who are already experiencing a health alteration, such as those with an infection who need antibiotics. The other options are secondary prevention.
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