An occupational therapy practitioner is working with a child diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (i.e., an infant born addicted to opioids). The mother who is struggling with addiction confides in you that she is trying to get pregnant. You are concerned about her substance use and refer her to a behavioral health specialist and contact her primary care provider about your concerns. This is an example of:
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Not preventative care

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The current treatment of the child is secondary prevention. Referring the mother to address her addiction before becoming pregnant is an example of primary prevention.

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