A woman who is breastfeeding is prescribed a low pharmacologic dose of a glucocorticoid and asks the nurse about potential effects on her infant. What will the nurse tell her about this medication?
A) "At this dose, the concentration in your breast milk is safe."
B) "Contact your provider to discuss lowering the dose."
C) "There will be reversible side effects for your baby."
D) "This drug is likely to cause growth retardation in your baby."
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