A client has had a severe brain injury and has been in a rehab hospital for several months. Recently, the client developed pneumonia and is currently on IV antibiotic therapy for this. Which level of prevention addresses the pneumonia?

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Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of a disease or condition to prevent it from becoming worse or causing complications. In this case, the client already has pneumonia and is receiving antibiotic therapy to prevent it from getting worse.

A Client Has Had a Severe Brain Injury and Has