The client receiving preoperative medication tells the nurse that all of the following medica-tions (drugs or herbs) were ingested yesterday. Which one should the nurse report to the sur-gical team?
A. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
B. Vitamin C
C. Motherwort
D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
C
Motherwort interferes with coagulation, increasing the client's risk for bleeding during and after the surgical procedure.
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A. Delegation and supervision B. Budgeting and strategic planning C. Research and delegation D. Supervision and time management
The female nurse is preparing to assess and possibly change a scrotal dressing on a 34-year-old patient. Before changing the dressing, she should ________
Fill in the blanks with correct word