The nurse is reviewing the patient's current medications as a part of preparation for an elective surgery. What information should the nurse reinforce with the patient?
1. "Continue to take your regular prescribed dose of warfarin (Coumadin)."
2. "You may take your regular herbal supplements up until the day before surgery."
3. "Discontinue your antihypertensive medications two days prior to surgery."
4. "Stop taking your daily aspirin at least three days prior to surgery."
Correct Answer: 4
Anticoagulant medications, including warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin, should be discontinued prior to surgery to prevent excessive blood loss during surgery. Herbs or nutritional supplements that impair clotting should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to surgery. Antihypertensive medications will be analyzed by the healthcare provider on an individual basis.
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