On the morning of his surgery,Mr.Pollard tells the nurse that he takes St John's wort regularly.Why is it important that the nurse pass this information along to the surgeon and anaesthetist?

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St. John's wort can potentiate the hypotensive action of some anaesthetic agents, leading to dangerously low blood pressure during surgery. This interaction is critical for the surgical team to manage anesthesia safely.

On the Morning of His Surgery,Mr