i need your opinion about a question...

jspar007 · Apr 30, 2009

I would choose secondary prevention: because diabetes in the family is a risk factor that has been identified; so the recommendation for healthy diet and exercises are implemented specifically for his/her high risk condition.

RN2BE1210 · Apr 30, 2009

I would have to agree with secondary prevention because of early detection of the disease, and because of the risk factors

STL2008, RN · Apr 30, 2009

secondary

J9G2008 · Apr 30, 2009

See, I would have gone with primary, because it is part of the teaching that nurses do before someone is known to have a problem. I'm probably wrong though. : )

morte, LPN, LVN · Apr 30, 2009

the question stated that an adolescence was encouraged to excercise and eat healthier because he had diabetes that run in the family...is this,
a) secondary prevention
b) primary prevention
c) disease prevention
d) tetiary prevention
what would you have picked?

i dont remember this concept from school....which may have been before you were born....lol

can you explain what ea is, (and probably you will get your answer as well)?

mRpeNa · Apr 30, 2009

the answer was primary prevention because of the risk factors in his family...and i picked disease prevention which is primary prevention...because he isn't diagnosed with it yet

morte, LPN, LVN · Apr 30, 2009

the answer was primary prevention because of the risk factors in his family...and i picked disease prevention which is primary prevention...because he isn't diagnosed with it yet

http://www.libraryindex.com/pages/50/Prevention-Disease.html

so what is the diference between "disease prevention" and primary prevention?

J9G2008 · Apr 30, 2009

I don't think there is a difference between disease prevention and primary prevention. It takes place before a diagnosis. Even if a family has it as a risk factor, the adolescent does not have the disease, and the actions he is taking may help prevent him getting it.

ShortStackRN · Apr 30, 2009

I agree with your answer...I would've picked primary prevention because he doesn't have the disease yet...eventhough his family has a hx of diabetes you are trying to prevent him from developing this problem

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Apr 30, 2009

the question stated that an adolescent was encouraged to exercise and eat healthier because he had diabetes that ran in the family...is this,

a) secondary prevention

b) primary prevention

c) disease prevention

d) tertiary prevention

this is a straight knowledge question:

primary prevention includes actions to protect against disease and disability, such as getting immunizations, ensuring the supply of safe drinking water, applying dental sealants to prevent tooth decay, and guarding against accidents as well as basic activities of a healthy lifestyle: good nutrition and hygiene, adequate exercise and rest, and avoidance of environmental and health risks.
secondary prevention is to identify and detect disease in its earliest stages, before noticeable symptoms develop, when it is most likely to be treated successfully. with early detection and diagnosis, it may be possible to cure a disease, slow its progression, prevent or minimize complications, and limit disability.
tertiary prevention programs aim to improve the quality of life for people with various diseases by limiting complications and disabilities, reducing the severity and progression of disease, and providing rehabilitation.

XYcsccSN · Apr 30, 2009

primary prevention all the way!