A case manager is working with a pregnant client with opioid use disorder. Which treatment approach is consistent with current evidence-based guidelines?
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A
Recommend immediate abstinence from all opioids to protect the fetus
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B
Support medically supervised opioid agonist therapy (e.g., methadone or buprenorphine) as the standard of care
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C
Advise the client to manage withdrawal at home to avoid medications
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D
Defer all treatment until after delivery