The nurse is assessing a 64-year-old female patient. The patient states that she is able to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) by drinking a quart of cranberry juice a day. Which health condition, if present in this patient, contraindicates the use of cranberry juice?

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If the patient is managing atrial fibrillation with warfarin, they should avoid cranberry juice as it can increase the risk of bleeding due to its interactions with warfarin. The other health conditions and their management do not contraindicate the use of cranberry juice.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 64-Year-Old Female Patient