A nurse uses the concept of primary prevention when instructing a patient to:
A. get a flu shot on a yearly basis.
B. take blood pressure medication every day.
C. explore hiring a patient with a known disability.
D. undergo physical therapy following a cerebrovascular accident.
A
Taking blood pressure medication every day is a tertiary prevention because the patient is trying to prevent further complications. Physical therapy after a cerebrovascular accident is intended to prevent further complications and deterioration. Primary prevention is avoiding illness by getting a flu shot.
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