What are preventive measures in nursing?
Preventive measures in nursing are an important part of the nursing process. It is a systematic approach to identify risk factors, prevent future complications and provide early intervention. This can be accomplished by performing assessments, educating patients and their families about self-care, being aware of environmental hazards and safety issues, documenting findings and concerns in the medical record, communicating with other healthcare professionals and providing referrals for treatment or services as needed.
Types of prevention
There are three types of prevention: primary, secondary and tertiary.
Primary prevention
Primary prevention involves using measures to prevent disease, disability or injury from occurring in individuals who are not yet ill. It includes public health mea...