A nurse is providing education to prevent health problems in children. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Assessment
ANS: A
Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disability. Providing education to prevent health problems in children is part of primary prevention. Secondary prevention includes the screening of children for various illnesses, moni-toring their growth and development, and caring for them when they are ill or injured. Tertiary prevention is the continued care of children who need long-term health care services, along with education within the community.
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