Which reason would the nurse include in a response to a client with rheumatoid arthritis who asks the nurse why it is necessary to inject hydrocortisone into the knee joint?
a) It helps control inflammation and reduce pain more effectively.
b) Injecting directly into the joint provides faster relief than oral medications.
c) This method prevents systemic side effects associated with steroids.
d) Knee injections offer a targeted approach for localized symptoms.
