The PMHNP starts a stress management class for anyone in the community who has had a loved one diagnosed with COVID-19. The goal is to help the community members avoid stressors and learn to cope with them more effectively. What type of prevention strategy is this?

Choice A reason: Health promotion involves general measures to encourage healthy behavior, but primary prevention specifically aims to prevent the development of stress-related disorders before they occur. Choice B reason: Primary prevention targets individuals before symptoms develop to reduce risk factors, such as teaching coping skills to prevent chronic stress or mental health conditions. This aligns with the scenario. Choice C reason: Secondary prevention involves early detection and intervention after symptoms appear. These participants are not yet diagnosed with stress-related disorders, so this does not apply. Choice D reason: Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing complications in those already diagnosed, which is not the case here.