A client is prescribed anticoagulant medication for an acute health problem. For which reason should the nurse assess the client's use of dietary supplements?
a. Enhance bone health
b. Explain the potential of weight gain
c. Identify the development of muscle cramps
d. Prevent the development of excessive bleeding
d. Prevent the development of excessive bleeding
Dietary supplements containing vitamin K, horse chestnut, gingko, and ginseng have anticoagulation effects and can result in excessive bleeding. Clients using dietary supplements with these ingredients may not be aware of their anticoagulant properties which could present a danger. Muscle cramps, weight gain, and bone health are not related to the use of anticoagulation medications.
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