When providing care to the prenatal patient,the nurse understands that pica is defined as:

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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.Intolerance of milk products is referred to as lactose intolerance.Pica may produce iron deficiency anemia if proper nutrition is decreased.Pica is not related to anorexia and vomiting.

When Providing Care to the Prenatal Patient,the Nurse Understands That