The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Scheduled

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to undergo a total knee replacement in two weeks. The nurse notes that the patient takes herbal supplements for the treatment of the patient's mental illness. What is the correct pre-surgical instruction the nurse will provide to the patient?

• A) "You should continue the herbal supplements regardless of your surgery."
• B) "You should discontinue the herbal supplements 2 weeks prior to your surgery."
• C) "You should continue the herbal supplements if they do not interfere with your surgery."
• D) "You should discontinue the herbal supplements 1 week prior to your surgery."

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