What constitutes secondary prevention by a CHN who wants to promote improved health in obese women?
A) Educating women about the risks of obesity
B) Preventing long-term complications of preexisting hypertension
C) Modification of women's diet and medications, as indicated
D) Screening using a full glucose tolerance test

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Secondary prevention includes screening activities. Screening for diabetes is an example of secondary prevention. Preventing long-term complications of preexisting hypertension and modification of diet and medications are actions aimed at reducing complications of a disease process (tertiary prevention). Educating women about the risks of obesity falls under primary prevention and includes interventions aimed at educating women about diabetes, nutrition, and the risks of obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity.

What Constitutes Secondary Prevention by a CHN Who Wants to Promote