The most appropriate response to a pregnant patient when she reveals that she has developed a craving to eat laundry starch would be
a. "All pregnant women crave something like pickles, watermelon, or chocolate; this craving is harmless and will disappear after the baby is born."
b. "Eating substances other than food can affect your nutrition and increase your risk for anemia."
c. "Many pregnant women experience these cravings, so just keep resisting, try not to worry, and continue eating well-balanced healthy meals."
d. "Some pregnant women crave substances other than food such as dirt, clay, starch, or ice cubes. This craving is harmless, so don't worry about it."
B
Pica, or cravings for substances other than food, is a phenomenon documented primarily in pregnant women. It is the practice of eating dirt, clay, starch, or even ice cubes and may lead to nutritional difficulties, including an increased risk of anemia. Pica is often influenced by a woman's cultural background. In the United States it appears to be most common among African American women, women from rural areas, and women with a family history of pica.
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