A nurse is implementing a tertiary prevention program to promote health among middle-aged women with diabetes. Which of the following best describes the intervention being implemented by the nurse?
a. Developing lifestyle improvement programs for women at risk for diabetes
b. Presenting lifestyle management presentations at women's conferences
c. Monitoring blood glucose levels closely and modifying diet accordingly
d. Screening glucose levels of women at risk for development of diabetes
ANS: C
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