When the nurse helps the community take a stand against violence and advocates for elected officials and local media to make nonviolence a priority, the nurse is engaged in which level of prevention?
A) Primary level of prevention
B) Secondary level of prevention
C) Tertiary level of prevention
D) Primary care health level of prevention

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The nurse is engaged in primary level prevention, which focuses on preventing the occurrence of a health problem or injury before it ever happens. By advocating for nonviolence as a priority, the nurse is working to prevent violence from occurring in the community.

When the Nurse Helps the Community Take a Stand Against