Student nurses are observing in the pediatric well-child clinic. The students observe that prior to administering an immunization to a child, a nurse explains the reason for the immunization series to the mother. While discussing the incident in post-conference, the students report that this activity was:
A)Health screening.
B)Health promotion.
C)Health maintenance.
D)Health assessment.

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This activity is an example of health promotion as the nurse is educating the mother about the importance of immunization, which is a preventive measure to maintain the child's health. Health screening is the process of identifying the presence of a health condition, while health assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation of a patient's overall health status. Health maintenance refers to activities that promote ongoing health and prevent illness or disease.

Student Nurses Are Observing in the Pediatric Well-Child Clinic