Because of an Outbreak of Influenza in a Community, a Nurse

question 27

Multiple Choice

Because of an outbreak of influenza in a community, a nurse encourages members of the community to receive the influenza vaccine. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?

• A) Primary prevention
• B) Secondary prevention
• C) Tertiary prevention
• D) Multifactorial prevention

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Definitions:

Accidents

Unplanned events that result in injury, damage, or some form of harm, often attributable to lack of caution or foresight.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.

Gaunt

A description of a person or physical appearance that suggests extreme thinness, often due to illness, malnutrition, or aging.

Silent Killer

A disease or condition that progresses quietly and often undetected until it causes serious health problems or death.