The client receives prednisone as treatment for his inflammatory disease. He has experienced great relief and asks the nurse if he can just keep taking this medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "No, because this medication has serious adverse effects."
B) "No, your doctor said the best treatment for your illness is to alternate medications."
C) "No, your body would get used to it and it would lose its effectiveness."
D) "No, because your illness is in remission and you don't need medication now."
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