During a visit, a patient in her second trimester of pregnancy admits to the nurse that she has had strange cravings and has even found herself eating dirt from a flowerpot in her home. The nurse should recognize this condition as which of the following?

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Pica is a condition characterized by cravings for non-food items, such as dirt, clay, laundry starch, or ice. It is not uncommon during pregnancy and can be a sign of nutritional deficiencies, such as iron deficiency anemia.

During a Visit, a Patient in Her Second Trimester of Pregnancy