The nurse is planning interventions for the clients of a homeless shelter. Which of the following activities represents a primary level intervention regarding sexually transmitted infections?
a. HIV screening for all residents
b. Sex education for teenage residents
c. Treatment for residents diagnosed with AIDS
d. Gynecological referrals for female residents
B
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A Screening a disease is a secondary level intervention.
B Primary health care focuses on education, rehabilitation, support services, health promotion, and disease prevention.
C Treatment of disease is a tertiary level intervention.
D Referrals are secondary level interventions.
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