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A clinic nurse is leading a health education seminar on the importance of routine health screenings. Which statement by a participant accurately describes an activity that is classified as secondary prevention?

  1. I will schedule a mammogram to check for early signs of breast cancer.Answer
  2. B
    I will get my annual influenza vaccine to protect myself from the virus.
  3. C
    I will attend physical therapy every week to maintain joint mobility from my arthritis.
  4. D
    I will make sure to wear a helmet every time I ride my bicycle.

Answer

The statement about scheduling a mammogram to check for early signs of breast cancer correctly represents secondary prevention.
Secondary prevention focuses on the early detection and diagnosis of disease in individuals who are asymptomatic, allowing for early treatment to halt disease progression. Health screenings, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and blood pressure checks, are the classic hallmarks of secondary prevention.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the goal of the question.
The nurse needs to recognize a client statement that provides an accurate example of secondary prevention.
Understanding the core requirement ensures the correct level of disease prevention is selected.
2
Recall the definition of secondary prevention.
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection, screening, and prompt intervention for asymptomatic diseases.
Differentiating secondary prevention from primary (preventing disease) and tertiary (managing existing disease) is necessary to evaluate the options.
3
Evaluate each participant statement against the definitions of the prevention levels.
Vaccines and helmets prevent injury/illness (primary). Physical therapy manages existing chronic illness (tertiary). A mammogram screens for a disease to catch it early (secondary).
Applying the definitions to the clinical examples isolates the single correct statement.

Key Concept

Levels of Disease Prevention: Health Screening
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