A young patient who is a mother for the first time is very anxious about her new role as a parent. With the nurse's encouragement, she has joined a new mother's support group at the local "X." This part of the plan is an example of:
A)Primary prevention
B)Secondary prevention
C)Tertiary prevention

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This part of the plan is an example of primary prevention. Primary prevention is directed toward health promotion and prevention of problems.

A Young Patient Who Is a Mother for the First