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,the patient's symptoms are worsening,and now something stronger is needed.The physician prescribes an NSAID and misoprostol.The patient asks the nurse why two pills now have to be taken for the arthritis.Which 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.