The nurse is teaching a client to perform testicular self-examination (TSE). The nurse is aware that this procedure is an example of
A) primary prevention.
B) quaternary prevention.
C) secondary prevention.
D) tertiary prevention.

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Secondary prevention (detecting and treating a problem early) includes screening activities, such as serum PSA levels in men over age 50 and TSE.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client to Perform Testicular Self-Examination