The nurse providing care to the pregnant woman should know that all are normal ga-strointestinal changes in pregnancy except:
a. Ptyalism.
b. Pyrosis.
c. Pica.
d. Decreased peristalsis.
C
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A Ptyalism (excessive salivation) is a normal finding.
B Pyrosis (heartburn) is a normal finding.
C Pica (a desire to eat nonfood substances) is an indication of iron deficiency and should be evaluated.
D Decreased peristalsis is a normal finding.
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