The nurse is completing a medication history for the surgical patient in preadmission testing.Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the patient to hold in preparation for surgery?

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)such as ibuprofen inhibit platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time,increasing susceptibility to postoperative bleeding.Acetaminophen is a pain reliever that has no special implications for surgery.Vitamin C actually assists in wound healing and has no special implications for surgery.Miconazole is an antifungal and has no special implications for surgery.

The Nurse Is Completing a Medication History for the Surgical