A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following treatments should the nurse expect to administer?

A. Docusate.: Stool softeners are not used during acute exacerbations because they stimulate bowel movement and worsen diarrhea. B. Aspirin.: Aspirin and other NSAIDs are contraindicated because they irritate the gastric mucosa and can worsen bleeding and inflammation. C. A corticosteroid medication.: Corticosteroids reduce inflammation quickly and are a standard treatment during acute exacerbations to promote remission. D. A bowel cathartic medication.: Cathartics increase bowel motility and would worsen diarrhea and colonic irritation-contraindicated in ulcerative colitis exacerbation.