Question

A 19-year-old Aboriginal woman at 8 weeks' gestation presents for her first antenatal visit at an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. Which of the following preventive activities is particularly important to address early, given her higher background risk profile?

Accepted Answer

Screen for type 2 diabetes or pre-existing diabetes with laboratory blood tests

Answer

Delay all screening until the second trimester

Answer

Avoid discussing smoking or alcohol at the first visit

Answer

Use AUSDRISK score instead of blood tests

Answer

Arrange no specific follow-up and rely on hospital-based care

Practice question

A 19-year-old Aboriginal woman at 8 weeks' gestation presents for her first antenatal visit at an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. Which of the following preventive activities is particularly important to address early, given her higher background risk profile?