The patient and his wife receive the same medication for hypertension. The patient's wife asks the nurse why she is receiving a higher amount of the medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Females have a higher metabolism, so you need more medication."
B) "Everyone is unique and responds differently to medications."
C) "Your hormones are different from your husband's, so you need more medication."
D) "You have a greater percentage of body fat, so more medication is needed."
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