Herbal Supplements May Have a Role in the Perioperative Setting

Multiple Choice

Herbal supplements may have a role in the perioperative setting and are an important consideration for nurses.A mistaken assumption is that botanical dietary supplements are safer than prescribed or over-the-counter drugs.What assumption should the nurse make,during the nursing assessment,when the patient describes the use of dietary supplements and herbal products?

A) The patient is probably not well educated.
B) The patient probably uses illegal substances as well.
C) Botanicals may initiate a pharmacologic response and should be considered as a medication.
D) Botanicals are a contraindication for surgery and anesthesia.