The nurse assessing a pregnant African American woman in the first trimester understands that a cultural practice is which of the following?
1. Use of herbs like dandelion during pregnancy to increase lactation
2. Drinking ginseng tea for faintness
3. Eating clay to supply dietary minerals
4. Consulting a spiritual advisor to ensure a healthy pregnancy and birth
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Explanation: 3. African American pregnant women may be guided by their extended family into common practices such as geophagia, the ingestion of dirt or clay, which is believed to alleviate mineral deficiencies.
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