A Patient Is Diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) and Is

A patient is diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA) and is placed on corticosteroids. A concern for this patient is that he will stop taking the medication as soon as he starts to feel better. Why must the nurse
Emphasize the need for continued adherence to the prescribed medication?

A) To avoid complications such as venous thromboembolism
B) To avoid the progression to osteoporosis
C) To avoid the progression of GCA to degenerative joint disease
D) To avoid complications such as blindness