A nurse assists an injured victim in finding a safe location to live after being abused. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Primary care
ANS: B
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment of disease, injury, or dis-ability. Finding shelter for a victim of abuse demonstrates secondary prevention. Primary preven-tion refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disabil-ity. Tertiary prevention refers to interventions aimed at treatment and rehabilitation. Primary care is not a level of prevention.
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