Herbal Supplements May Have a Role in the Perioperative Setting

question 19

Multiple Choice

Herbal supplements may have a role in the perioperative setting and are an important consideration for nurses.A mistaken assumption is that botanical dietary supplements are safer than prescribed or over-the-counter drugs.What assumption should the nurse make,during the nursing assessment,when the patient describes the use of dietary supplements and herbal products?

• A) The patient is probably not well educated.
• B) The patient probably uses illegal substances as well.
• C) Botanicals may initiate a pharmacologic response and should be considered as a medication.
• D) Botanicals are a contraindication for surgery and anesthesia.