The nurse is caring for a client who sustained multiple injuries in an automobile accident. As a part of tertiary prevention for this client, the nurse plans to:
1. Restore the client to previous functioning.
2. Prevent the progression of more symptoms.
3. Detect early disease.
4. Promote wellness.
1. Restore the client to previous functioning.
Rationale:
Rehabilitation is tertiary prevention and is aimed at restoring the client to the previous level of functioning. Prevention of the progression of symptoms and early detection of disease are secondary preventions. Promoting wellness is considered primary prevention.
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