A nurse is looking to reduce the number of teen smokers in her community. The nurse implements a community-wide program to raise awareness about the dangers of nicotine use and creates a support group specifically aimed at teens looking to quit smoking
This is an example of:
A. Health protection
B. Health promotion
C. Risk reduction
D. Tertiary Prevention
ANS: B
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An elderly man who suffered a hip fracture and is 1 day postoperative is to receive heparin 5,000 Units subcutaneous daily. This is administered to
A) Increase circulation B) Decreasing blood pooling C) Enhance mobility D) Prevent DVT
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