A patient who uses multiple herbal products is scheduled for knee replacement surgery.Which herbal products should the nurse instruct the patient to discontinue at least 2 to 3 weeks before surgery ?

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Feverfew,ginger,garlic,and ginkgo biloba all prolong bleeding time and should be discontinued 2 to 3 weeks before surgery.Echinacea is usually safe to continue,but if the patient has an upper respiratory tract infection,he or she probably should not have surgery.

A Patient Who Uses Multiple Herbal Products Is Scheduled for Knee