A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prescribed corticosteroid therapy asks what the medication does.What should the nurse respond to the patient?
A) "It is an anti-infective and helps kill bacteria."
B) "The medication causes your airways to dilate."
C) "The medication is an expectorant that helps you cough up secretions."
D) "It is an anti-inflammatory agent that reduces the swelling in your airways."
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