A physician orders corticosteroids for a child with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse knows that the purpose of corticosteroid therapy for this child is to:
a) combat inflammation.
b) prevent platelet aggregation.
c) promote diuresis.
d) prevent infection.
Answer: a) combat inflammation.
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