The nurse provides footwear and gloves to leprosy clients to prevent trauma to their insensitive and deformed hands and feet. Which of the following best describes the intervention used by the nurse?

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This intervention is an example of tertiary level of prevention, which aims to reduce the impact of an ongoing illness or injury that has lasting effects. Providing footwear and gloves to leprosy clients helps prevent further injury or trauma to their already compromised limbs, thus minimizing complications and enhancing quality of life.

The Nurse Provides Footwear and Gloves to Leprosy Clients to Prevent