Select the most appropriate reason why a patient with cirrhosis of the liver may not get the therapeutic response expected from the medication that she is taking.
A. The patient's ability to distribute drugs throughout the body is impaired.
B. The patient's ability to maintain bioavailability of drugs is impaired.
C. The patient's ability to metabolize drugs is impaired.
D. The patient's ability to absorb drugs is impaired.
Answer: C
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