The community health nurse is teaching a group for older adults with arthritis how to incorporate adapted exercise into their daily routine. Which level of prevention would the nurse be implementing?

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This activity would be classified as a tertiary prevention measure that aims to soften the impact of an ongoing illness or injury that has lasting effects. Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it ever occurs. Secondary prevention as it aims to reduce the impact of a disease or injury that has already occurred. Health promotion activities fall under primary prevention measures.

The Community Health Nurse Is Teaching a Group for Older