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What are the three commonly described levels of disease prevention?

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Correct answer

Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention

  1. A Early, middle, and late
  2. B Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
  3. C Inpatient, outpatient, and home
  4. D Acute, chronic, and terminal

Why this is the answer

Prevention is commonly described at three levels. Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs (e.g., immunization, healthy lifestyle, education). Secondary prevention aims to detect and treat disease early (e.g., screening tests). Tertiary prevention aims to manage established disease to limit complications and restore function (e.g., rehabilitation, ongoing management of a chronic condition). Recognizing the three levels of prevention — and being able to classify examples — is a foundational health-promotion concept. Understanding this framework helps the nurse identify the goal of various interventions. (This reflects a standard framework; verify against current NCLEX prep materials.)
Source: NCLEX-PN Health Promotion — Levels of Prevention

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About this topic: Lifestyle Choices and Self-Care

Lifestyle and self-care questions cover client teaching on nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, stress and sleep, and the principles of health promotion and disease prevention at the primary level. This is one of 18 PN: Health Promotion and Maintenance questions on lifestyle choices and self-care, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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