A nurse is examining the various factors that lead to disease and suggests several areas where nurses could intervene to reduce future incidence of disease. Which of the following models would the nurse most likely use?
a. Epidemiologic triangle
b. Health promotion
c. Levels of prevention
d. Web of causality
ANS: D
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