A Patient Has Used Buffered Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)for Several Years

A patient has used buffered acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) for several years as treatment for osteoarthritis.However,her symptoms are worsening,and she now needs something stronger.The physician prescribes a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and misoprostol (Apo-Misoprostol) .She asks the nurse why she is now taking two pills for arthritis.Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response to the patient?

A) Misoprostol will also reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
B) Misoprostol potentiates the action of the NSAID so that it will work better.
C) Misoprostol reduces the mucous secretions in the stomach, which reduces gastric irritation.
D) Misoprostol may help to prevent gastric ulcers that may occur when taking NSAIDs.