The community health nurse is planning programs aimed at reducing the incidence of cancer. Which strategies would the nurse plan to implement as part of primary prevention? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Primary prevention strategies aim to prevent the onset of disease before it occurs. Providing health counselling and education (A), reducing tobacco use (B), and helping clients maintain weight within recommended levels (E) are all measures that can help prevent cancer from developing. Providing annual Pap smears (C) and instructing women in breast self-examination (D) are secondary prevention strategies, as they focus on early detection rather than prevention.

The Community Health Nurse Is Planning Programs Aimed at Reducing