Routine health screenings, regular educational discussions, and support groups are nursing responsibilities that are:
a. Curative
b. Educational
c. Restorative
d. Preventive
D
All of the options are responsibilities of the nurse, but preventive best represents the criteria listed in the question. Preventive health care is an important responsibility of the nurse. Prevention reduces the incidence of illness and the difficulty associated with treatment.
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