Question

The community/public health nurse is working with a senior living apartment complex to provide osteoporosis screening to residents. Which level of prevention would the nurse be implementing?

a) community
b) tertiary
c) secondary
d) primary

Answer 1

The nurse is implementing secondary prevention by providing osteoporosis screening to residents of a senior living apartment complex. Option c.

Step-by-step explanation:

The community/public health nurse implementing osteoporosis screening in a senior living apartment complex is an example of secondary prevention.

Secondary prevention aims to identify and detect health conditions early on to prevent the progression of a disease or illness. Osteoporosis screening is considered secondary prevention because it targets individuals who may already have risk factors or early signs of osteoporosis, but have not yet developed the condition.

By conducting screenings, the nurse can identify residents who may be at risk of osteoporosis and provide early interventions such as lifestyle changes, exercise programs, and medication to prevent further bone loss and fractures.