A patient is receiving Interferon Beta for treatment of multiple sclerosis. As the nurse you will stress the importance of?

A. While hand hygiene and infection prevention are always important, interferon beta primarily causes neuropsychiatric and systemic side effects, rather than significant immunosuppression that would make infection the primary concern. B. Interferon beta therapy for multiple sclerosis can cause depression and, in rare cases, suicidal ideation. Nurses should emphasize the importance of reporting any mood changes, thoughts of self-harm, or unusual emotional symptoms promptly to ensure patient safety and timely intervention. C. A low-fat diet is not specifically indicated for patients on interferon beta. Dietary modifications may be considered for overall health, but they are not directly related to the medication’s side effects or monitoring. D. Physical exercise may help with fatigue in multiple sclerosis, but the critical safety concern with interferon beta is its potential neuropsychiatric effects, not fatigue management alone.