The Mother of a Patient Just Admitted with a Spinal

The mother of a patient just admitted with a spinal cord injury is asking if the patient will be given steroids. How should the nurse explain the role of steroids in treating spinal cord injuries?

A) Steroids will make the patient feel better overall and retain muscle strength due to its "muscle-bulking" effects.
B) Steroids have few side effects and remove all symptoms while healing the problem.
C) Steroids can lead to "road rage and anger outbursts" and therefore are avoided except under extreme emergencies.
D) Steroids have not been used recently because of possible adverse outcomes.