A nurse collects evidence from a victim following a sexual assault. Which level of prevention is being used?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Assessment
B
Secondary prevention occurs following the occurrence of injuries and crime. This includes direct care provided to victims and perpetrators as well as the collection of evidence.
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