A nurse preceptor and a newly graduated nurse are developing a health maintenance plan for an asymptomatic 65-year-old female client during an annual wellness visit. Which statement by the newly graduated nurse indicates a correct understanding of secondary prevention and appropriate health screening?
- I will schedule the client for a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan to assess bone mineral density.Cevap
- BI will administer the recombinant zoster vaccine to provide immunity against shingles.
- CI will educate the client on the importance of daily aerobic exercise for cardiovascular health.
- DI will skip the depression and cognitive screening since mild memory loss is a normal part of aging.
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The statement regarding scheduling a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan correctly identifies a secondary prevention measure.
Secondary prevention focuses on the early detection and diagnosis of disease in asymptomatic individuals. A dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is a screening tool recommended for all women aged 65 and older to detect osteoporosis early, perfectly aligning with the definition of secondary prevention.
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Levels of disease prevention and age-appropriate health screening