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Practice Question

The nurse educator provides developmental testing for kindergarten through third-grade students. Which level of prevention is the nurse performing?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Secondary.

Rationale:

➤ Developmental testing serves as screening, fitting the definition of secondary prevention by identifying issues before symptoms escalate.

➤ Secondary prevention emphasizes early detection to reduce the impact of a condition and improve long-term outcomes.

➤ Identifying developmental delays in kindergarten through third-grade students allows for timely interventions that can prevent further complications.

➤ By focusing on at-risk individuals through systematic testing, the nurse minimizes the progression of potential disorders.

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  • Category: RN - Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams
  • Domain: ATI FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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