A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students why glucocorticoids are preferred over nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of inflammation. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Glucocorticoids act by multiple mechanisms and have more anti-inflammatory effects than NSAIDs."
B) "Glucocorticoids have fewer side effects than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs."
C) "Glucocorticoids help avert damage to tissues from lysosomal enzymes."
D) "Glucocorticoids reduce the immune component of inflammation."

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Glucocorticoids have many side effects. They are used because of their multiple mechanisms of action, including their ability to limit tissue damage caused by the inflammatory process and suppression of the immune component of inflammation.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Nursing Students Why