A 7-Year-Old Child Was Diagnosed with Pica

question 23

Multiple Choice

A 7-year-old child was diagnosed with pica. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect associated with this diagnosis?

• A) The child frequently eats newspapers and magazines.
• B) The child refuses to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
• C) The child often rechews and reswallows foods at mealtimes.
• D) The parents feed the child clay because of concerns about anemia.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing between two or more options.

Truck

A motor vehicle designed to transport cargo, with various types and sizes for different load capacities.

Car

A wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation, typically carrying a few passengers.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgone alternatives, or the benefits that could have been received by choosing the next best alternative.