Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with schizophrenia and has recommended that the primary healthcare provider (PHP) prescribe a long-acting injectable (LAI) of risperidone to reduce medication nonadherence. Which level of prevention is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing complications and improving outcomes in diagnosed conditions, such as using LAI to improve adherence in schizophrenia.