Which intervention is an example of primary prevention?

Administering a measles, mumps, and rubella immunization to an infant

RATIONALE: Immunizing an infant is an example of primary prevention, which aims to prevent health problems. Administering digoxin to treat heart failure and obtaining a Pap test for screening are examples of secondary prevention, which promotes early detection and treatment of disease. Using occupational therapy to help a client cope with arthritis is an example of tertiary prevention, which aims to help a client deal with the residual consequences of a problem or to prevent the problem from recurring. CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Health promotion and maintenance CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None COGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension REFERENCE: Taylor, C., et al. Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing Care, 6th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008, p. 73.