A patient is prescribed warfarin sodium. The nurse should instruct this patient to avoid taking which of the following herbs?
a. Aloe c. Belladonna
b. Ginkgo d. Brewer's yeast
B
Ginkgo, when taken with warfarin sodium, can cause an increased risk of bleeding. Aloe, belladonna, and brewer's yeast do not interact with warfarin sodium.
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