Which of the following nursing actions are considered primary care? 1

Which of the following nursing actions are considered primary care?

1. Making sure that all family members are immunized.
2. Monitoring chronic conditions of a family member over time.
3. Supporting families in critical care situations.
4. Educating elders in the family about screening for colon cancer.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: 1, 2, 4
Rationale:
Supporting families in critical care situations is typically a role for hospital-based nurses rather than primary care nurses, who work in communities and in clinics where they ensure that all family members are immunized, monitor chronic conditions of a family member over time, or educate elders in the family about screening for colon cancer. These actions can reduce modifiable risk factors and thus decrease the potential of acquiring diseases and complications at earlier ages. Education can motivate people to seek care that can prevent and detect diseases early.