A child with nephrotic syndrome is being treated with prednisone to reduce proteinuria and edema. The nurse is aware that prednisone belongs to what medication classification?

A. ACE inhibitor: ACE inhibitors are used to manage hypertension or proteinuria but are not the classification for prednisone. B. Loop diuretics: Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) manage edema but are unrelated to prednisone. C. Corticosteroids: Prednisone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune response, which helps decrease proteinuria in nephrotic syndrome. D. NSAIDs: NSAIDs are anti-inflammatory but are not used for treating nephrotic syndrome as they do not reduce proteinuria or edema.