A Client Scheduled for Surgery Has Been Taking Garlic Supplements

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client scheduled for surgery has been taking garlic supplements.Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

• A) No action is necessary because the herbal agent is harmless.
• B) Notify the charge nurse that the client has been taking garlic.
• C) Note the information on the client's record and place in the chart.
• D) Notify the surgeon that the client has been taking garlic capsules.

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