The nurse incorporates levels of prevention on the basis of patient needs and the type of nursing care provided.Which of the following is an example of tertiary level preventive caregiving?

A) Teaching a patient how to irrigate a new temporary colostomy.
B) Providing a lesson on hygiene for an elementary school class.
C) Informing a patient that immunizations for her infant are available through the health department.
D) Arranging for a hospice nurse to visit with the family of a patient with cancer.

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Justaney Debose · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Tertiary prevention is provided when a defect or disability is permanent and irreversible.At this level,the hospice nurse aims to help the patient and his or her family to achieve a high level of function,despite the limitations caused by the patient's illness.Teaching a patient how to irrigate a new colostomy is an example of secondary prevention.If the colostomy is to be permanent,care may later move to the tertiary level of prevention.Providing a lesson on hygiene for an elementary school class and informing a patient about available immunizations are examples of primary prevention.

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