Which of the following nursing interventions is the best example of a primary care prevention strategy regarding the flu?
1. Staffing a flu immunization clinic at a senior citizen's center
2. Providing flu prevention literature for distribution to visitors
3. Reminding client care personnel of the importance of the flu shot
4. Getting a drug manufacturer to donate flu vaccine for the homeless
ANS: 4
Primary prevention is true prevention; it precedes disease or dysfunction and is applied to clients considered physically and emotionally healthy. Primary prevention aimed at health promotion includes health education programs, immunizations, and physical and nutritional fitness activities. This option is the best example because it facilitates the availability of a service to clients to whom it might otherwise be unavailable.
This is a good example of primary care, but it is not the best one available because it facilitates a service that is already available.
While this is an example of primary care, it is not the best because it does not ensure the facilita-tion of the needed service.
While this is an example of primary care, it is not the best because it does not ensure the facilita-tion of the needed service.
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