The client uses Ginkgo biloba to enhance memory functioning but has not told the nurse about this herb. The healthcare provider orders warfarin (Coumadin) for this client. Which findings may the nurse find upon assessment?

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Ginkgo biloba has anticoagulant effects that can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with medications such as warfarin. Therefore, the nurse may find petechiae and bleeding from the gums in this client due to the herb's interaction with the prescribed medication.

The Client Uses Ginkgo Biloba to Enhance Memory Functioning but Has