The community health nurse is developing a plan of tertiary prevention activities. Which actions might the nurse incorporate into the plan? Select all that apply.

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Tertiary prevention measures attempt to reduce the extent and severity of a health problem to its lowest possible level, in order to minimize disability and restore or preserve function. Examples include treatment and rehabilitation of persons after a stroke to reduce impairment, postmastectomy exercise programs to restore functioning, and early treatment and management of diabetes to reduce problems or slow their progress.

The Community Health Nurse Is Developing a Plan of Tertiary