A confirmed drug abuser admits to the nurse he has no desire to stop using drugs.
Rather than lecture the individual on the dangers of drug addiction, the nurse provides information on how to sterilize his needles.
Which of the following prevention efforts is the nurse attempting to achieve?

Choice A rationale

Primary prevention involves actions like immunizations and education to prevent diseases or issues before they occur. Drug screening is not aimed at preventing drug use but detecting it early.

Choice B rationale

Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and intervention to reduce the progression of disease or complications. Drug screening detects drug use early to prevent worsening outcomes, making this action a secondary prevention method.

Choice C rationale

Combining primary and secondary prevention involves overlapping strategies to prevent diseases and detect them early. Drug screening alone does not include primary preventive measures, so it cannot be classified as both.

Choice D rationale

Tertiary prevention is aimed at minimizing the impact of ongoing disease or injury, focusing on rehabilitation or management. Drug screening does not involve rehabilitating or managing drug-related complications.

Choice A rationale

Fear and beliefs of paranoia are not typical factors in abusive behaviors; abuse often stems from emotional insecurities rather than delusional perceptions.

Choice B rationale

Poor self-esteem and lack of awareness of healthier conflict-resolution methods are common in abusers, contributing to maladaptive behaviors and cycles of violence.

Choice C rationale

Exposure to violent behaviors during developmental years can lead to the adoption of aggression as a conflict-management strategy, influencing abusive tendencies.

Choice D rationale

Difficulty keeping commitments may indicate irresponsibility but is not a defining characteristic of abusive behavior, which typically stems from emotional or psychological factors.