When providing care to the prenatal patient, the nurse understands that pica is defined as
a. Intolerance of milk products
b. Iron deficiency anemia
c. Ingestion of nonfood substances
d. Episodes of anorexia and vomiting
C
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A This is termed lactose intolerance.
B Pica may produce iron deficiency anemia if proper nutrition is decreased.
C The practice of eating substances not normally thought of as food is called pica. Clay or
dirt and solid laundry starch are the substances most commonly ingested.
D Pica is not related to anorexia and vomiting.
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