Assessment of a pregnant woman reveals that she compulsively craves ice. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?

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Pica is a condition characterized by cravings for items with little or no nutritional value, such as ice, dirt, or paper. In pregnant women, it can manifest as a craving for non-food items or food items with no significant nutritional value, like ice.

Assessment of a Pregnant Woman Reveals That She Compulsively Craves