The nurse works in a nursing center in a neighborhood where there are many individuals at risk to develop hypertension. She is holding blood pressure clinics in various community sites,
doing follow-up teaching regarding diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes with those identified with borderline hypertension or hypertension. The nurse is providing care at what level of prevention?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Health protection
B
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