Which of the following levels of prevention is being used by a nurse who is helping to develop a community-wide disaster management plan?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) All prevention levels

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Primary prevention takes place before a condition occurs.Primary prevention occurs when one participates in developing a disaster management plan for the community.Secondary prevention occurs with at risk populations and is aimed at early diagnosis and treatment.Tertiary prevention occurs after a problem has already been detected or diagnoses.The development of a plan only addresses primary prevention,not the other levels described.

Which of the Following Levels of Prevention Is Being Used