A school nurse is demonstrating the use of a peak flow meter to help children with chronic asthma recognize when they need to use a rescue inhaler.Which of the following levels of prevention is being used by the nurse?

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Tertiary prevention includes caring for children with long-term health needs,including asthma and disabling conditions.The nurse is teaching disease management (i.e.,when to use an inhaler).Primary prevention involves providing education before a problem or disease occurs.Secondary prevention addresses screening and early detection of the disease or problem.

A School Nurse Is Demonstrating the Use of a Peak