Which activity demonstrates the use of a tertiary prevention strategy?
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 TB clinic
C
Providing immunizations is a primary prevention, and conducting lead screening activities and identifying and treating clients in a TB clinic are at the secondary level of prevention. Tertiary prevention refers to activities aimed at rehabilitation of the disease process and return to the highest possible functioning.
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