A nurse is caring for a female geriatric client. The client takes medication for type 2 diabetes and arthritis. During assessment, the client notes that she consumes orange juice each morning with breakfast and takes a St. John's wort supplement. Which factors place this client at-risk for food and drug interactions? Select all that apply.
A) The client's age
B) The client's consumption of orange juice
C) The client's use of St. John's wort supplement
D) The client's gender
E) The client's medication regimen
A) The client's age
C) The client's use of St. John's wort supplement
E) The client's medication regimen
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