Which of the following gastrointestinal changes during pregnancy would alert the nurse that the woman requires further assessment?

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Pica is a desire to eat nonfood substances.Usually the subjects of these cravings,if consumed in small amounts,are not harmful to the pregnancy if the woman has adequate nutrition with appropriate weight gain; however,if the woman eats large quantities of nonfood items,this can interfere with her appetite,and she may not get appropriate nutrition,thus further assessment is required.Ptyalism (excessive salivation),pyrosis (heartburn),and decreased peristalsis are normal findings.

Which of the Following Gastrointestinal Changes During Pregnancy Would Alert