A patient who has been prescribed long-term low-dose prednisone to control inflammation reports concern about the changes in her appearance caused by the drug.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "This often happens when a person takes this drug. You now have Cushing's disease."
B) "When you stop taking this drug, the changes will disappear, but it may take a while."
C) "You can make use of different styles of clothes to minimize changes in appearance."
D) "Changes in your diet and an exercise program will eliminate these changes while you are on this drug."
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