An Older Patient Tells the Nurse That He Develops Pneumonia

An older patient tells the nurse that he develops pneumonia easily; however, his wife of the same age rarely "gets sick." How should the nurse respond?

A) "Not everyone's immune system is the same, regardless of their age."
B) "Your wife must be doing something that you're not doing."
C) "Maybe your wife just doesn't tell you when she's sick."
D) "It's just a matter of time. Your wife will have the same illnesses you do."