The school nurse is working closely with the school-age child with type 2 diabetes, the family, the health care provider, and teacher to ensure proper follow-up. 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 aims to reduce the impact of a disease or injury that has already occurred. Health promotion activities fall under primary prevention measures.

The School Nurse Is Working Closely with the School-Age Child