The nurse screens a woman who is 6 months pregnant for alcohol use. Which screening instrument should be used?
A) AUDIT-C
B) CAGE
C) SMAST-G
D) T-ACE
Ans: D
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The T-ACE screening instrument has been validated for use with women who are pregnant. All adults in primary care should be routinely screened for alcohol use with the AUDIT-C or CAGE questionnaire. The AUDIT-C, CAGE, and SMAST-G screening instruments are available in a pocket-sized brochure to facilitate use in all primary care settings.
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