A patient is on an anticoagulant.The patient also occasionally takes goldenseal for cold symptoms.What should the nurse teach the patient about the use of herbal drugs and anticoagulant therapy?
A) Herbal drugs may decrease clotting times.
B) Herbal drugs may increase the risk of bleeding.
C) There are no risks associated with this drug combination.
D) They are safe to take together if you take them an hour apart.
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