NR 436 EXAM PREP LATEST RN Community Health Nursing ANSWERED 20231. What are the three levels of prevention in community health nursing? Give an example of each level. - The three levels of prevention are primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it occurs, such as by immunization, health education or environmental sanitation. Secondary prevention aims to reduce the impact of disease or injury that has already occurred, such as by screening, early diagnosis or treatment. Tertiary prevention aims to soften the impact of chronic disease or disability that is irreversible, such as by rehabilitation, palliative care or support groups. 2. What are some of the roles and functions of a community health nurse? - Some of the roles and functions of a community health nurse are: - To assess the health needs and resources of individuals, families and communities - To plan, implement and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention programs and interventions - To provide direct care and counseling to clients with acute or chronic health problems - To collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals and community partners - To advocate for the health rights and interests of vulnerable and marginalized