A nurse is caring for a client in an adult medical unit. Exhibits When evaluating pharmacological interventions for diabetes, it is important to consider dropdown,dropdown and dropdown.

Rationale: A. Patient age is important because older adults may have altered metabolism, comorbidities, or higher risk for hypoglycemia. B. Glycemic variability is helpful to monitor but is not the main factor when choosing medications. C. Medication side effects are critical to consider, since some agents can cause hypoglycemia, weight changes, or GI upset. D. Dietary habits are essential for lifestyle management but not the primary determinant in pharmacologic evaluation. E. Glycemic targets guide therapy decisions to meet individualized treatment goals safely and effectively. F. Exercise routine supports non-pharmacologic management but is not a key pharmacological consideration.