For residents at risk for cardiac problems in a long-term care setting, which activity best represents secondary prevention?

For residents at risk for cardiac problems in a long-term care setting, which activity best represents secondary prevention?

• A. Blood pressure monitoring.
• B. Demonstration on the use of walkers and canes.
• C. Explanation on why alcohol should be avoided.
• D. Discussion with a dietitian for elevated cholesterol levels.

Answer: (A)

Secondary prevention focuses on identifying and intervening early to prevent the progression of disease in people at risk. Regular blood pressure monitoring in residents at risk for cardiac problems is a direct way to detect rising BP early and adjust treatment to prevent complications such as heart attack or stroke. The other activities relate more to safety, general risk reduction, or lifestyle management, rather than early detection and immediate intervention for a potential cardiac event.

Secondary prevention focuses on identifying and intervening early to prevent the progression of disease in people at risk. Regular blood pressure monitoring in residents at risk for cardiac problems is a direct way to detect rising BP early and adjust treatment to prevent complications such as heart attack or stroke. The other activities relate more to safety, general risk reduction, or lifestyle management, rather than early detection and immediate intervention for a potential cardiac event.