A nurse is planning interventions for the clients of a homeless shelte

A nurse is planning interventions for the clients of a homeless shelter. Which of the activities represents a primary level intervention regarding sexually transmitted diseases?

1. HIV screening for all residents
2. Sex education for teenage residents
3. Treatment for residents diagnosed with AIDS
4. Gynecological referrals for female residences

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Primary level interventions are directed a preventing the disease. Educational programming is generally considered a primary intervention. Screening a disease is generally considered a sec-ondary level intervention. Treatment of the disease is generally considered a tertiary level inter-vention. Referrals are generally considered a secondary intervention.