What Are Some Examples of Secondary Prevention in Nursing Practice?
Examples include:
- Mammograms for Breast Cancer: Encouraging women to undergo regular mammograms to detect breast cancer early. - Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer: Advising patients to get colonoscopies to catch colorectal cancer at a treatable stage. - Blood Pressure Monitoring: Regularly checking blood pressure to identify hypertension before it causes significant damage. - Cholesterol Screening: Testing lipid levels to catch hyperlipidemia early and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
