The nurse teaches the family of an AIDS client about managing symptomatic illness by preventing deteriorating conditions, such as diarrhea, skin breakdown, and inadequate nutrition. Which of the following best describes the action taken by the nurse?

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Tertiary prevention focuses on managing and preventing complications of an existing disease. Teaching the family of an AIDS client how to manage symptoms and prevent deterioration is an example of tertiary prevention, as it aims to improve the quality of life and reduce the severity of disease-related complications.

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