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Yi-Chen · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is conducting a prenatal nutritional education class for a group of nursing students. Which should the nurse include as the definition of pica?

a. Iron deficiency anemia
b. Intolerance to milk products
c. Ingestion of nonfood substances
d. Episodes of anorexia and vomiting

Question 2

Which is the common effect of both smoking and cocaine use on the pregnant client?

a. Vasoconstriction
b. Increased appetite
c. Increased metabolism
d. Changes in insulin metabolism

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The practice of eating substances not normally thought of as food is called pica. Clay, dirt, and solid laundry starch are the substances most commonly ingested. Pica may produce iron deficiency anemia if proper nutrition is decreased. Intolerance to milk products is termed lactose intolerance. Pica is not related to anorexia and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Both smoking and cocaine use cause vasoconstriction, which results in impaired placental blood flow to the fetus. Smoking and cocaine use do not increase appetite, change insulin metabolism, or increase metabolism.