A male client reports to the nurse that he is experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) distress from a high dose of a corticosteroid and is planning to stop taking the medication. In response to the client's statement, which nursing action is most important for the nurse to implement?

D Review the client's dosing schedule to ensure he is taking the prescribed amount. A Assess the client for other indications of adverse effects of corticosteroid use. B Advise the client that the medication should be stopped gradually rather than abruptly. C Encourage the client to take the medication with food to decrease GI distress.