2.1 Introduction
Learning Objectives
- Determine elements of a healthy lifestyle
- Identify health screening guidelines and adult immunizations
- Provide education to promote risk reduction
- Explain the behavior change process related to the client
- Differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
- Identify factors influencing a client’s individual choices, such as culture, values, and religion
- Differentiate between promoting health and preventing illness
- Describe community services that can assist patients in meeting health needs
Nurses play an important role in educating clients about how to prevent disease and promote health through healthy lifestyle choices. This chapter will explore the nurse’s role in providing primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention interventions.