Practice Question
A nurse in a public clinic is planning a health fair for clients in the community who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following activities should the nurse include for secondary prevention?
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Correct Answer:
Screening for blood sugar levels
Rationale:
💉 Secondary prevention focuses on the early detection and prompt intervention of diseases in order to prevent further progression. It involves screening for diseases in individuals who may already have risk factors or early symptoms but are not yet diagnosed.
💉 Screening for blood sugar levels is an example of secondary prevention for type 2 diabetes mellitus because it aims to identify individuals who have pre-diabetes or early-stage diabetes, allowing for early intervention to prevent the disease from progressing.
💉 Early detection through screening helps to manage blood sugar levels effectively, potentially preventing complications such as cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, and kidney issues.
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This question is from RN Community Health Exam 2 which contains 49 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Community Health
- Answer Choices: 4