A 44-year-old man with AIDS has been referred to you for evaluation and intervention.He has been diagnosed with multiple opportunistic infections,including pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.While completing the occupational profile,you learn that he is easily fatigued and short of breath during activity.As a result of these deficits,he no longer engages in meaningful occupations in the community.One of your interventions involves providing instruction in energy conservation.This would be an example of which of the following approaches?

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Energy conservation is an example of tertiary prevention, which focuses on managing and reducing the impact of an existing disability or health condition. The goal of tertiary prevention is to improve the individual's quality of life and level of functioning. Primary prevention aims to prevent the development of a condition, while secondary prevention focuses on early detection and intervention to prevent further deterioration. NonOT prevention is not a recognized approach in occupational therapy.

A 44-Year-Old Man with AIDS Has Been Referred to You