What Is the Most Appropriate Recommendation to Make When Counseling

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the most appropriate recommendation to make when counseling a newly pregnant patient about alcohol consumption?

• A)Avoid alcohol for the first trimester; then no more than 1 oz of alcohol per day.
• B)Avoid alcohol completely throughout the entire pregnancy.
• C)Limit consumption to 1 oz of alcohol per day.
• D)Limit consumption to 2 oz of alcohol per day.

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