The nurse is organizing a smoking cessation group for the residents of a retirement center. 8What level of healthcare services does this represent?
1. Primary care
2. Secondary care
3. Tertiary care
4. Rehabilitation care
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Explanation: 1. The nurse is providing health promotion and education, which falls within the level of primary care.
2. Secondary care focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of an existing problem.
3. Tertiary care services include long-term care, rehabilitation, and care of the dying.
4. Rehabilitation care is a tertiary service.
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