A 50-year-old woman comes to the clinic for her first mammogram. Which of the following best describes the action of this client?
a. Disease prevention
b. Health improvement
c. Health protection
d. Primary health promotion
ANS: C
Health protection is used to detect disease in its early state or maximize health within the constraints of disease. Unfortunately, screening will not prevent disease. Screenings are a secondary health promotionâ€"not a primary health promotion.
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