A nurse who is to provide health education for a patient who will be receiving warfarin (Coumadin)for several weeks after knee-replacement surgery should include caution to avoid the CAM remedy of:

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Ginkgo biloba has anticoagulant effects and can cause bleeding in individuals using anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.Black cohosh is an herbal treatment for hot flashes.Kava kava is considered to have analgesic properties but would not cause increased risk of bleeding.Valerian has calming,sleep-inducing effects.

A Nurse Who Is to Provide Health Education for a Patient