Multiple Choice
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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