Samuel, age 69, reports taking six prescription drugs, in addition to regularly taking two over-the-counter drugs. Among the elderly, Samuel is:
A) unusual; the average elderly individual takes fewer than half this many drugs.
B) unusual; the average elderly individual takes twice this many drugs.
C) normal; the average elderly individual takes about this amount of drugs.
D) close to normal; the average elderly individual takes somewhat more drugs.
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