You are performing a preoperative assessment on a client who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Why would you ask the client about the use of herbal supplements?
A) They produce anorexia.
B) They impair the immune system.
C) They prolong bleeding.
D) They lower high-density lipoprotein levels.

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Herbal supplements can prolong bleeding and increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgical procedures. As tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure, it is important to identify whether the client is taking any herbal supplements that may increase the risk of bleeding.

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