A nurse is implementing tertiary prevention strategies in the community. Which of the following best describes what the nurse is doing?
a. Providing immunizations
b. Conducting lead screening activities for children
c. Providing case management services for clients with chronic illness
d. Identifying and treating clients in a tu-berculosis (TB) clinic
ANS: C
Providing case management services for clients with chronic illness demonstrates tertiary preven-tion, as it is focused on treatment and rehabilitation. Providing immunizations is a primary pre-vention, and conducting lead screening activities and identifying and treating clients in a TB clinic are at the secondary level of prevention.
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