A patient with strep throat asks the nurse why antibiotics are prescribed.What should the nurse respond to this patient's question?
A) "Antibiotics will help you get well sooner."
B) "Antibiotics help reduce difficulty swallowing."
C) "Antibiotics help prevent complications like rheumatic fever."
D) "Strep throat causes high fevers that can cause neurological damage."
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