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.
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Which of the following interventions represents a primary prevention strategy for cardiovascular disease?" is Option C: Counseling a healthy adult about maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise..
The other options — A) Administering thrombolytic therapy to a patient experiencing a myocardial infarction., B) Teaching a client with hypertension about medication adherence., D) Performing cardiac rehabilitation for a patient post-bypass surgery. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: 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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