A patient with a brain tumor is receiving radiation after having had a craniotomy. The nurse will explain that the purpose of the ordered methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) is to
A) eliminate the remaining tumor cells.
B) prevent an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) .
C) promote wound healing after the craniotomy.
D) decrease the risk of metastasis of the cancer.
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