The nurse is teaching primary prevention of cognitive impairment at a community health fair.Which topics would be included in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)

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Primary prevention attempts to prevent injury.Not using chemical substances,wearing a helmet,and wearing a seat belt are all measures to prevent injury to the brain,which protects cognitive function.An MMSE and CAM are secondary prevention,or screening tools performed once symptoms are present.Correcting acid-base imbalances from underlying disease processes is a tertiary prevention level,aimed at minimizing complications for disease already present.

The Nurse Is Teaching Primary Prevention of Cognitive Impairment at a Community