A Client Asks the Nurse Why His Dose of an Antihypertensive

A client asks the nurse why his dose of an antihypertensive medication is different from his neighbour's dose, stating, "We both take the exact same drug, but I take 60 mg and he takes only 25 mg." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) "If your neighbour is a lot younger than you, his dose might be a lot lower."
B) "Individuals often have widely different responses to the same medications and need different doses of the same medication."
C) "If your neighbour takes other medications, he might need to take a lower dose of the medication than you."
D) "If you are taking a generic brand of the medication, you will need a higher dose than you would of a brand name of the same medication."