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Hearing screening of prematurely born infants is an effective means of identifying disease and is an example of:
A. primary prevention.
B. secondary prevention.
C. tertiary prevention.
D. disability prevention.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The three levels of prevention address disease and disability across all phases, from absence of disease and at risk for disease, to preventing further impairment. Hearing impairment associatedwith prematurity cannot be prevented by screening, but identifying the infants with hearing loss might prevent sequelae and further impairment by allowing early intervention.Safety and Infection Control
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