Author Question: A nurse is educating women on the need for calcium to prevent bone loss. What level of prevention ... (Read 186 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is educating women on the need for calcium to prevent bone loss. What level of prevention does this represent?

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Residual prevention

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who expresses the desire to learn more about a diabetic diet in an attempt to gain better control of his blood sugar. The nurse's actions will be based on which non-nursing theory?

A) Change theory
B) Maslow's hierarchy of human needs
C) Neuman's systems model
D) Watson's theory of caring

Christopher · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Primary prevention or primary health care involves the education of clients in the prevention of disease.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The client has identified a need for change, which will guide the nurse's actions. Maslow's hierarchy of human needs helps nurses prioritize actions. Neuman and Watson are nursing theorists.