How does percentage of body water affect drug distribution in geriatric patients?

A) Drug levels are increased because less water is available to distribute them throughout the body.
B) Drug levels are increased because more water is available to distribute them throughout the body.
C) Drug levels are lowered because less water is available to distribute them throughout the body.
D) Drug levels are lowered because more water is available to distribute them throughout the body.


C
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