A Nurse Always Reviewed the Medications Taken by Elderly Clients

A nurse always reviewed the medications taken by elderly clients on each home visit. Which of the following best explains the rationale for the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.)

A) Age-related changes and polypharmacy make elderly clients vulnerable to drug interactions and dangerous adverse reactions.
B) Elderly clients are known to sue if medications taken do not make them feel better, and lawsuits are to be avoided, if possible.
C) Folk or herbal medicines are often the same as the generic medications prescribed by health care providers, so elderly often have overdoses.
D) Older adults are known to consume many over-the-counter medications, as well as folk or herbal remedies.
E) The elderly are known to be particularly noncompliant with pharmaceutical prescriptions.
F) With the high prevalence of chronic diseases, elderly clients are taking a large number of medications.