A nurse is teaching a class on health promotion and illness prevention. The nurse should include that which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?

Rationale: A. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt intervention to prevent progression of a disease. Breast self-examinations help identify breast cancer at an early stage, enabling early treatment and improving outcomes. B. This is tertiary prevention. Tertiary prevention aims to reduce complications, manage long-term effects, and improve quality of life after a disease or treatment has occurred. Support groups assist with coping and rehabilitation, not early detection. C. This is primary prevention. Primary prevention focuses on preventing disease before it occurs by promoting healthy behaviors and reducing risk factors. Stress reduction programs aim to prevent illness rather than detect or treat existing conditions. D. This is also tertiary prevention. Foot care in diabetic clients helps prevent complications such as ulcers or amputations after the disease has already developed, rather than detecting disease early or preventing its initial onset.