The population health nurse is advocating for a screening service for older adults. Which type of activity is the nurse supporting for this population?
1. Health promotion.
2. Illness and injury prevention.
3. Problem resolution.
4. Health restoration.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Illness and injury prevention with older adults includes screening for disease. Health promotion identifies ways to improve health. Resolution of existing health problems in the older population involves diagnosis and treatment of disease. Health restoration activities for older clients include restoring health and functional status as much as possible and providing palliative and end-of-life care.
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