A patient who is being admitted for surgery asks the nurse why information is being collected about the patient's use of herbal and natural supplements. Which statement is an appropriate nursing response?
1. "Herbal supplements may interact with medications given during or after surgery.".
2. "We would like to continue these medications postoperatively.".
3. "The physician is in charge of medications.".
4. "There is no need to take these preparations.".
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Rationale 1: The use of herbal supplements must be documented prior to surgery. It is possible for these elements to interact with medications given during or after surgery.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence that herbal remedies are "medications" or that they will be continued postoperatively.
Rationale 3: Stating that the physician is in charge of medications does not adequately address the patient's inquiry.
Rationale 4: Stating that there is no need to take these preparations does not adequately respond to the patient's inquiry.
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