A patient recovering from a myocardial infarction asks if it is appropriate to use garlic and drink red wine. Which response should the nurse make?
A. "I wouldn't do that if I were you."
B. "That sounds fine. See how they work."
C. "Discuss your idea with the physician to see what would benefit you."
D. "You should also add ginkgo biloba for cardiovascular health."
Answer: C
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