A child is experiencing an acute exacerbation of Crohn disease for which she is prescribed prednisone. The nurse teaches the parents and child about this medication. Which statement by the parents indicates that the teaching was successful?

A. Weight loss may occur with acute exacerbations but is not a guaranteed effect of prednisone therapy. B. Prednisone does help reduce inflammation but does not directly relieve abdominal cramping; this statement may reflect a misunderstanding of its action. C. This statement indicates a clear understanding of the need for gradual tapering of prednisone to prevent withdrawal symptoms and rebound exacerbation. D. Noticing some medication in the stool is not a common or expected effect of prednisone and may indicate a misunderstanding of how the drug works.