Which statement made by a patient during a preoperative assessment would be significant to report to the charge nurse and surgeon?
a. "I have been taking an herbal product of feverfew for my migraines."
b. "I exercise for 3 hours a day."
c. "I drink 2 glasses of wine a day."
d. "I use atropine eyedrops every day."
ANS: A
The herbal remedy of feverfew acts as an anticoagulant and increases the possibility of hemorrhage. The drug should be stopped before surgery, and bleeding and clotting times should be evaluated.
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