A client,hearing reports that drug research has not paid enough attention to the differences in drug effects between men and women,asks the nurse why this is so important.The nurse should respond that results of drug studies could differ between men and women because of which of the following factors?

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The percentage of body fat differs between genders and can affect how drugs are processed and metabolized in the body. For example, certain drugs may be stored in higher amounts in fatty tissues, leading to longer and potentially more dangerous drug effects in women who generally have higher levels of body fat than men. Other factors such as hormonal differences, organ size, and enzyme activity may also contribute to gender-based differences in drug effects.

A Client,hearing Reports That Drug Research Has Not Paid Enough