A PHN implements a primary prevention intervention in the community. Which of the following is most likely being implemented?
a. Pap smear
b. Blood pressure screening
c. Diet and exercise
d. Physical therapy
ANS: C
Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disability. Blood pressure screening and pap smears are secondary prevention interven-tions. Physical therapy is a tertiary prevention intervention.
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