A patient with joint inflammation is prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug. The patient asks you how this drug works to address this problem. What is your best response?
A) "Anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain and limit blood vessel responses to joint injury."
B) "Anti-inflammatory drugs contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties."
C) "Anti-inflammatory drugs limit the body's response to cortisol in the body."
D) "Anti-inflammatory drugs increase the release of TNF and other mediators."
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