The nurse is working in a clinic that is designed to provide health education and immunizations. Which type of preventive care is the nurse providing?

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Risk factor prevention

Primary Prevention

First contact in a given episode of illness that leads to a decision regarding a course of action to prevent worsening of the health problem.

Health Education

The process of providing informational resources and learning experiences to improve health awareness, knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Immunizations

The process of administering vaccines to stimulate the body's immune response against specific infectious diseases.