Which Nursing Action Is an Example of Tertiary Prevention

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is an example of tertiary prevention?

• A) Teaching an adolescent about pregnancy prevention
• B) Teaching a client the reportable side effects of a newly prescribed neuroleptic medication
• C) Teaching a client to cook meals, make a grocery list, and establish a budget
• D) Teaching a client about his or her new diagnosis of bipolar disorder

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Definitions:

Dorothy Smith

Is a Canadian sociologist known for her work in sociology and feminist studies, particularly for developing standpoint theory and institutional ethnography.

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