Community nurses - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Prevention PDF

Title	Community nurses - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Prevention
Course	Promoting the Health of Populations
Institution	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
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Summary

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Prevention...

Description

Community health nurses provide care to patients using their nursing skills to guide them, they take in consideration of the communities cultural and socioeconomic background. They take care of people in communities of all ages, race, gender. Providing them resources to help promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Primary Prevention

Disease prevention Immunizations Safe sex education Prenatal care Fitness promotion Education on disease transmission Screening pregnant women for substance use during prenatal visits Provide free condoms Reinforcing the use of seat belts Advocate for free health care Identification of risk factors - Anti bullying trainings - Healthy relationships skills building Ways of Delivery: 1. Social Media 2. Campaigns , 3. Informational flyers

Secondary Prevention

BP screening STD testing Mammograms Pap smear Vital Signs

Tertiary Prevention

Tobacco cessation education Rehab Providing Medication Non-pharmacological interventions Symptomatic treatment PT or OT

Health Promotion

Stay current in advances in health care options, medications and treatment plans. Provide counseling and health care education to patients. Coordinate care with other health care providers and specialists....