A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed methylprednisolone. For what reason should the nurse realize that corticosteroids are used in the treatment of this health problem?
A) To dry up respiratory secretions
B) To treat infection from secretion stasis
C) To reduce airway inflammation
D) To improve the blood capacity to carry oxygen
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