Question

Which community-level nursing intervention is an example of secondary prevention? A. Screening for scoliosis in middle school children B. Teaching elementary school children how to wash their hands C. Administering the pneumonia vaccine to older adults in a senior center D. Demonstrating appropriate newborn care to pregnant high school girls

Answer 1

A. Screening for scoliosis in middle school children

Secondary prevention aims to identify and treat health conditions in their early stages to prevent or reduce their progression. Screening for scoliosis in middle school children is an example of secondary prevention because it involves the early detection of a health condition (scoliosis) in an age group where it may not yet be symptomatic. Early identification allows for intervention and treatment to prevent the condition from worsening.