A home health nurse is assessing a client who has AIDS. Which of the following responses by the client indicates a risk for suicide?

The correct answer is Choice B because "Provide a smoking cessation class." Secondary prevention activities aim to detect and treat a disease in its early stages. In the case of smoking cessation classes, it is a secondary prevention activity because it aims to detect and treat the harmful effects of smoking before it progresses to a more serious condition such as lung cancer or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Choice A is wrong because, "Advocate for laws that prohibit texting while driving," is not the correct answer because it is an example of primary prevention, which aims to prevent the onset of a disease or injury. Choice C is wrong because, "Refer a client who is recovering from a substance use disorder to a social service program," is an example of tertiary prevention, which aims to prevent complications or further progression of a disease. Choice D is wrong because, "Encourage a pregnant client to participate in prenatal care," is also an example of primary prevention, which focuses on preventing the onset of a disease or condition.

The correct answer is Choice C because, "Immunizing the clients against influenza." Older adults are at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu, including pneumonia, and are more likely to be hospitalized due to the flu.

Immunizing the clients against influenza is an important health promotion strategy to reduce this risk.

Choice A is wrong because, "Scheduling annual dental examinations for the clients," is not the correct answer because although oral health is important, it is not the priority health promotion strategy for older adults.

Choice B is wrong because, "Encouraging the clients to exercise regularly," is not the correct answer because although exercise is important for older adults, it is not the priority health promotion strategy for older adults living in an assisted living facility.

Choice D is wrong because, "Providing the clients with a low-fat diet," is not the correct answer because although a healthy diet is important, it is not the priority health promotion strategy for older adults living in an assisted living facility.