The nurse is assisting with teaching a patient who is beginning therapy with neostigmine (Prostigmin) for newly diagnosed myasthenia gravis (MG) . The patient asks, "How does that work?" What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "It provides potassium to your muscles so that they will contract better."
B) "It reduces the inflammation in your nerves so that they transmit signals better."
C) "It makes more neurotransmitter available so that your muscles can contract."
D) "It is a muscle relaxant that prevents the cramping in your muscles."
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