A team of public health nurses are doing strategic planning and are discussing health promotion activities for the next year. Which of the following initiatives best exemplifies the principles of health promotion?
A) A blood pressure clinic at a local factory
B) A family planning clinic at a community center
C) An immunization clinic at the largest local mall
D) A workplace safety seminar
Ans: B
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Health promotion may be defined as those activities that assist people in developing resources that maintain or enhance well-being and improve their quality of life. A family planning clinic meets these criteria most closely. Workplace health and safety would be considered a protection service. A blood pressure clinic and immunization clinic would fall under the category of preventive services.
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