The nurse is counseling a 64-year-old client that it is important to e

The nurse is counseling a 64-year-old client that it is important to eat plenty of fruits and vegeta-bles, but the client should avoid which of the following because it can inhibit the absorption of some drugs?

1. Oranges
2. Grapefruit
3. Pineapple
4. Asparagus

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Caution older adults to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice because these will decrease absorp-tion of many drugs.