A Client Presents with Severe Inflammation of the Knee

A client presents with severe inflammation of the knee. The physician prescribes a corticosteroid and asks the client to return to the office in 10 days for follow-up. How does the nurse explain these instructions?

A) "We need to check to see if this is the correct treatment."
B) "We need to re-examine the knee after a few days of treatment."
C) "Corticosteroids should only be taken for 1 to 3 weeks."
D) "You may be able to change to an NSAID at that visit."
E) "You may need a 3-month prescription for a stronger corticosteroid at that time."