A Client Taking Herbs

The female client tells the perioperative nurse that she takes dong quai for menstrual cramps. Which action should the nurse implement first  

Determine when the client took the last dose. 

Notify the client s surgeon that the client takes this herb. 

The client asks the nurse, My grandmother puts aloe vera on her burns when she is cooking. Is that all right Which statement would be the nurse s best response  

Aloe vera juice is safe to use for minor burns but not for deep burns.  

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