The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Which of the following information about medication use is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

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Chronic use of garlic may predispose to intraoperative and postoperative bleeding. The use of a sedative the previous night, occasional acetaminophen use, and a distant history of cocaine use will not usually affect the surgical outcome.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client for Surgery