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Community ATI Practice 1. A nurse is conducting a screening class for hypertension. Which of the following should be the nurse’s goal for secondary prevention? a. Prevent the onset of the cond... ition b. Identify the severity of the condition c. Identify the condition early d. Deter condition-related complications Rationale: C. Secondary prevention measures identify and treat asymptomatic people who have already developed risk factors or preclinical disease but do not have a clinically apparent condition. The goal of secondary prevention is early identification of the target condition. Primary prevention is used to prevent a health condition or disease outcome. Primary prevention measures are provided to individuals to prevent the onset of a targeted condition. A classic example of primary prevention is immunization. Tertiary prevention activities involve the care of established disease. Attempts are made to restore clients to optimal levels of function, minimize the negative effects of the disease, and prevent disease-related complications. [Show More]
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