A nurse screens blood products,donor organs,and tissues for the hepatitis C infection.Which of the following best describes this nursing action?

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Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease,injury,or disability.Screening blood products,organs,and tissues for infection protects the population from exposure to hepatitis C,which prevents them from contracting the disease.Secondary prevention includes screening for diseases to ensure their early identification,treatment,and follow-up with contact to prevent further spread.Tertiary prevention focuses on chronic care and rehabilitation.Health promotion focuses on the primary prevention activities to promote health and prevent disease.

A Nurse Screens Blood Products,donor Organs,and Tissues for the Hepatitis