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

Choice A reason: Flu vaccines prevent disease, a primary prevention strategy. This aligns with public health standards. It’s universally recognized, distinctly preemptive care.

Choice B reason: Policy development isn’t prevention; vaccines are primary. This errors per nursing definitions. It’s universally distinct, not a prevention level.

Choice C reason: Tertiary manages existing illness; vaccines prevent it. This misaligns with public health standards. It’s universally distinct, post-disease care.

Choice D reason: Secondary screens for disease; vaccines prevent it primarily. This errors per nursing standards. It’s universally distinct, not preventive focus.

Choice A reason: Judicial interprets laws, not bills; legislative creates them. This errors per government structure. It’s universally distinct, wrong branch.

Choice B reason: Executive enforces laws, not funding bills directly. Legislative fits, per nursing advocacy. This misaligns with roles. It’s universally distinct.

Choice C reason: Legislative branch, like senators, passes funding bills, per standards. This aligns with government functions. It’s universally recognized, distinctly accurate.

Choice D reason: Constitutional isn’t a branch; legislative handles bills. This errors per political structure. It’s universally distinct, non-existent category.