A patient is admitted to a rehabilitation facility following a stroke. The patient has right-sided paralysis and is una

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A patient is admitted to a rehabilitation facility following a stroke. The patient has right-sided
paralysis and is unable to speak. The patient will be receiving physical therapy and speech therapy.
Which level of preventive care is the patient receiving?

a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Health promotion
ANS: C
Tertiary prevention occurs when a defect or disability is permanent and irreversible. It involves
minimizing the effects of long-term disease or disability through interventions directed at preventing
complications and deterioration. Secondary prevention focuses on individuals who are experiencing
health problems or illnesses and who are at risk for developing complications or worsening
conditions. Activities are directed at diagnosis and prompt intervention. Primary prevention precedes
disease or dysfunction and is applied to people considered physically and emotionally healthy.
Health promotion includes health education programs, immunizations, and physical and nutritional
fitness activities.