A pregnant client carries crushed ice to ingest throughout the day. This behavior may be a symptom of:
a. pressure on the hypothalamus that is stimulating the thirst mechanism.
b. increased appetite to increase needed energy intake.
c. pica seen in iron or zinc deficiency.
d. hemochromatosis or iron overload.
c
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