The clinic nurse knows that providing an influenza vaccination clinic for patients aged 65 years and older is best described as an example of what kind of health care?
A.
Disease prevention
B.
Health promotion
C.
Health screening
D.
Secondary prevention
ANS: B
Health promotion refers to the advancement of health to the highest degree possible for an individual. One activity is providing vaccination clinics for older adults. Disease prevention focuses on the implementation of strategies to reduce the incidence of disease or the development of comorbid illnesses in individuals with existing diseases. Health screening (secondary prevention) aims to diagnose diseases early and begin effective treatment immediately.
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