A camp nurse is teaching a group of adolescent girls about the importance of monthly breast self-examination. What level of preventive care does this activity represent?
A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Restorative
Ans: A
Primary preventive care activities are directed toward promoting health and preventing the development of disease. Teaching breast self-examination is an example of a primary preventive care activity.
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