During a prenatal visit, a nurse discovers that a Black woman has been occasionally craving and eating clay. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
a. Tell the client that many pregnant women crave such nonfood substances, and it is not a problem.
b. Ignore the comment because pica is acceptable in some rural Black cultures.
c. Encourage the client to eat it with plenty of water because of the risk of constipation.
d. Stress the importance of an appropriate diet and avoiding pica in a culturally sensitive way.
Answer: d. Stress the importance of an appropriate diet and avoiding pica in a culturally sensitive way.
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