A client taking a medication to increase the time it takes to clot her blood (anticoagulant) has a long history of using herbal agents. Which of the following statements made by the client would indicate the need for further teaching?
a. "I should not take feverfew because it increases the effects of my medication."
b. "I can take ginger for my motion sickness when I fly."
c. "I can take black cohosh for my PMS because there is not known interaction with my anticoagulant medication."
d. "I can continue to use the garlic for a dietary supplement to decrease my cholesterol."
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is a true statement, illustrating client understanding.
B Incorrect: This is a true statement, illustrating client understanding.
C Incorrect: This is a true statement, illustrating client understanding.
D Correct: Garlic has been shown to increase the risk of bleeding in clients taking anticoagulant medications.
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