A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?

A. Weight gain, not weight loss, is a common side effect of prednisone. B. Sodium restriction may be necessary, as prednisone can cause sodium retention. C. Prednisone can suppress the immune system, and reporting signs of infection, such as a sore throat, is important. D. Prednisone is typically taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.