Which statement made by a patient indicates an understanding about treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis?

A. "I will take a couple of doses of the leftover prednisone I have to decrease the swelling. Using leftover medications, without a prescription is unsafe and inappropriate. Prednisone is not the first-line treatment and does not address the bacterial cause of the illness. B. "I should take my prescribed antibiotics three (3) times a day until I have taken them all.” Completing the full course of prescribed antibiotics is essential to fully eradicate the infection, prevent complications like rheumatic fever, and reduce antibiotic resistance. C. "I should be better with a couple of days of rest and some ibuprofen for the pain/fever." Rest and symptom relief do not treat the bacterial infection. Relying solely on supportive care without antibiotics can lead to prolonged illness and serious complications. D. "I guess I will have to have my tonsils removed." Tonsillectomy is not a standard treatment for a single episode of strep throat. It may be considered only after recurrent infections or other complications, making this an inaccurate understanding of initial treatment.