A nurse is planning primary prevention activities. Which activity would the nurse include in this plan?
a. Safer sex education for teens
b. Mammogram screening
c. Medication compliance
d. Annual physical exams
ANS: A
Primary prevention includes activities designed to prevent a disease or condition from occurring in the first place. Examples of primary prevention activities include vaccinations, wellness programs, good nutrition for health, and safer sex programs. Mammograms and physical exams are secondary prevention measures. Medication compliance would be tertiary prevention.
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