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. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Herbal supplements may interact with anesthetic agents."
2. "Herbal remedies may cause pain relievers to be ineffective."
3. "The physician is in charge of medications."
4. "There is no need to take these preparations."
Correct Answer: 1
The use of herbal supplements must be documented prior to surgery. It is possible for these elements to interact with anesthetic agents. Herbal remedies have not been shown to render analgesics ineffective. Stating that the physician is in charge of medications and that there is no need to take these prescriptions does not adequately respond to the patient's inquiry.
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