The public health nurse is working with a type 2 diabetic and is providing education on the importance of using a helmet while riding a bicycle for exercise. This is an example of which level of prevention?

Choice A reason: Tertiary prevention treats effects, not site opposition. Justice fits, per nursing standards. This errors in focus. It’s universally distinct.

Choice B reason: Risk communication informs; justice opposes unfairness. This misaligns with public health principles. It’s universally distinct, not advocacy-based.

Choice C reason: Epidemiology studies patterns, not equity opposition. Justice applies, per nursing. This errors in purpose. It’s universally distinct.

Choice D reason: Environmental justice fights unfair environmental burdens on minorities. This aligns with nursing standards. It’s universally applied, distinctly equitable.

Choice A reason: Family breakdown contributes but isn’t primary; resources drive vulnerability more. This errors per public health priority. It’s universally distinct, secondary factor.

Choice B reason: Social isolation impacts health but lacks resources’ broad effect. This misaligns with nursing vulnerability focus. It’s universally distinct, not the top cause.

Choice C reason: Prejudice affects access, but resource scarcity is the root cause. This errors per health determinants. It’s universally distinct, less foundational.

Choice D reason: Lack of resources is the primary vulnerability cause, limiting care access. This aligns with public health standards. It’s universally recognized, distinctly critical.