A Client Taking Warfarin After Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery Reports

A client taking warfarin after aortic valve replacement surgery reports taking gingko biloba every day. For which reason should the nurse report this information to the healthcare provider?

A) Warfarin may increase the production of clots
B) Ginkgo biloba plays a role in synthesis of clotting factors and can increase the risk of clot formation
C) Warfarin may decrease the effect of ginkgo biloba and decrease the international normalized ratio (INR)
D) Ginkgo biloba alters blood clotting and when combined with warfarin could lead to prolonged bleeding times

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