[Verified Answer]: nurse is caring for a 23-year-old woman…

nurse is caring for a 23-year-old woman with a 5-year history of SLE currently managed on low-dose Prednisone as well as methotrexate for more than one year with good response. As a result of the use of long-term prednisone the client gains 10 pounds over the last year and questions how each medication is helping with her lupus. Which of the following statements would the nurse have the best response a.prednisone has very few side effects and is used to treat your joint inflammation and painb.Methotrexate does not prevent joint damage Birds versus the inflammatory process and thus reduces pain and inflammation c.prednisone prevents joint destruction as well as reducers joint pain and swelling d.Methotrexate prevents joint damage and also decreases pain and inflammation and will help maintain joint function