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asmith134

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A paraplegic client is admitted for an electrolyte imbalance. Based on the levels of prevention, the client is receiving care at the level of:
 
  1. Health promotion
  2. Primary prevention
  3. Tertiary prevention
  4. Secondary prevention

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Which of the following nursing activities is an example of tertiary level caregiving?
 
  1. Teaching a client how to irrigate a new colostomy
  2. Providing a class on hygiene for an elementary school class
  3. Informing a client that her infant can be immunized at the health department
  4. Arranging for a hospice nurse to visit with the family of a client with lung cancer



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jamesnevil303

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The secondary prevention level focuses on early diagnosis and prompt treatment as well as disa-bility limitations. Adequate treatment for the electrolyte imbalance is sought to prevent further complications.
Health promotion is a focus of the primary prevention level.
The primary prevention level focuses on health promotion and specific protection measures such as immunizations and personal hygiene.
The tertiary prevention level focuses on restoration and rehabilitation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Tertiary prevention occurs when a defect or disability is permanent and irreversible. Care of the hospice nurse at this level aims to help the client and the client's family achieve as high a level of functioning as possible despite the limitations caused by the cancer.
Teaching a client how to irrigate a new colostomy would be an example of secondary prevention. If the colostomy is to be permanent, care may later move to the tertiary level of prevention.
Providing a class on hygiene for an elementary school class would be an example of the primary level of prevention.
Informing a client about available immunizations would be an example of primary prevention.




asmith134

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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