The public health nurse is working with an at-risk adolescent.
Which statement made by the adolescent demonstrates internal locus of control?

Choice A rationale

Tertiary prevention involves strategies aimed at managing and improving outcomes of existing health conditions, such as assessing and supporting survivors of trauma like post-traumatic stress syndrome.

Choice B rationale

Policy development is not a level of prevention; it involves creating frameworks to promote public health interventions rather than focusing on individual care.

Choice C rationale

Primary prevention focuses on preventing the occurrence of disease or trauma through measures like immunizations or lifestyle changes before health issues arise.

Choice D rationale

Secondary prevention entails early detection and intervention for diseases or conditions to prevent progression, such as screening tests.

Choice A rationale

Single mothers studying for degrees often face challenges but have increased access to education and employment, reducing vulnerability compared to other groups with compounded risks like disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Choice B rationale

Individuals with cardiac issues face health challenges, but stable living conditions with family support decrease the likelihood of vulnerability compared to those facing combined socioeconomic and health struggles.

Choice C rationale

Long-term employment in stable roles suggests economic stability, reducing vulnerability compared to individuals facing multiple stressors such as learning disabilities and family health history.

Choice D rationale

Learning disabilities and a family history of diabetes represent both cognitive and health vulnerabilities, increasing the risk factors for becoming part of vulnerable populations.