Tertiary prevention includes which of the following?

• A. Vaccinations
• B. Limiting sugary drinks
• C. Rehabilitation after stroke
• D. Screening tests

Answer: (C)

Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing disability and complications after a disease or injury has occurred, with the goal of optimizing function and quality of life. Rehabilitation after a stroke fits this perfectly: once the stroke has happened, rehab works to restore movement, speech, and daily functioning, while preventing secondary problems from immobility (like contractures, pneumonia, or pressure ulcers) and supporting the patient to regain independence.

Vaccinations prevent disease from occurring in the first place, so they're primary prevention. Limiting sugary drinks aims to reduce risk factors before disease develops, also primary prevention. Screening tests are used to detect disease early in asymptomatic individuals, which is secondary prevention.