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Which of the following interventions represents a primary prevention strategy for cardiovascular disease?

A Administering thrombolytic therapy to a patient experiencing a myocardial infarction.
B Teaching a client with hypertension about medication adherence.
C Counseling a healthy adult about maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise.
D Performing cardiac rehabilitation for a patient post-bypass surgery.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs. Counseling a healthy adult on lifestyle choices like diet and exercise directly prevents the development of cardiovascular disease.

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