Health Promotion
NCLEX-RN glossary · Health Promotion And Maintenance
Definition
The scope of nursing practice focused on primary prevention, lifestyle modifications, and early screening to prevent disease onset.
Health Promotion in plain English
Reduces the risk of acute crises and maintains the highest possible wellness state for the client and community. A frequent error is confusing primary prevention (education to prevent disease) with tertiary treatment (interventions for a client already in crisis).
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