A client with arthritis asks the nurse the reason for delayed healing of the ulcers the client has developed on the knees. Which is the best answer?

1. "Prednisone, a corticosteroid, delays the healing process."
2. "Amitriptyline, an antidepressant, delays the healing process."
3. "Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, delays the healing process."
4. "Celebrex, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, delays the healing process."


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