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jose has been in the hospital for several weeks due to heart problems. everyday a nurse helps jose sit up in bed and move around some to prevent fluid build-up and blood clotting. this could be seen as
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jose has been in the hospital for several weeks due to heart problems. everyday a nurse helps jose sit up in bed and move around some to prevent fluid build-up and blood clotting. this could be seen as a

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Answer: tertiary prevention

Explanation: "Tertiary prevention" relates to prevention of comorbidities in a patient already affected by a disease. Since Jose is in the hospital for "heart problems," he would fit this description.

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