A nurse is educating a pregnant woman who has a history of pica about healthier eating. Which nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Calcium
B.
Folic acid
C.
Iron
D.
Vitamin C
E.
Vitamin D
ANS: A, C, D, E
Specific nutritional deficiencies associated with pica include deficiencies in iron, calcium zinc, thiamine, niacin, vitamin C, and vitamin D.
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