The nurse recognizes the activity that reflects primary prevention is
A) a self-initiated walking regimen.
B) collaboration with a physical therapist.
C) physician-prescribed exercise after a heart attack.
D) tuberculosis screening.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary prevention is an activity that is done before any illness, but as a preventive effort to avoid illness. Collaboration with a physical therapist and physician-prescribed exercise after a heart attack are both tertiary prevention: measures intended to reduce the effects of an established health problem. Screening activities, designed for early detection, are secondary prevention.

The Nurse Recognizes the Activity That Reflects Primary Prevention Is