Question

A case manager is working with a parent whose child has schizophrenia. The parent reports sadness, frequent crying, and fatigue. The case manager works with the parent to establish some scheduled rest, relaxation, and respite from caring for the child. At which level of prevention is the case manager working with the parent.

Answer 1

Answer: Tertiary Prevention

Explanation: Tertiary prevention helps to reduce the burden of an ongoing injury or illness that has long lasting effects on an individual. This is established by providing health aids to help individuals manage their long-term health problems and injuries (e.g. chronic diseases, impairments), which in turn enhance their quality of life.

However, in the case of schizophrenia (a disorder that affects thinking and behavior of an individual, which is often genetically or environmentally induced), is a long-term illness that have no cure but can be managed.