Which of the following data obtained by the nurse during the preoperative assessment of a client requires further assessment?
A)The client uses several herbal remedies routinely.
B)The client recently visited a chiropractor for back pain.
C)The client has used acupressure to relieve postoperative nausea in the past.
D)The client expresses a wish to use acupuncture for postoperative pain control.

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Many herbs prolong bleeding time, so further assessment of the types of herbs that are used and how recently they were used is needed before the client has surgery. The other information given by the client also requires further assessment but will not affect the timing of the client's surgery.

Which of the Following Data Obtained by the Nurse During