A nurse is implementing secondary prevention strategies in the community. Which of the following best describes what the nurse is doing?
A) Screening children for lead poisoning
B) Working with communities on emergency preparedness plans
C) Developing social networking interventions to modify community norms
D) Educating patients with strokes at rehab centers to help optimize their functioning

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Secondary prevention strategies focus on early detection and treatment of diseases to prevent progression. Screening children for lead poisoning is an example of such a strategy, aiming to identify and intervene in the condition early.

A Nurse Is Implementing Secondary Prevention Strategies in the Community