A nurse is educating a client who has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) about managing their condition with corticosteroids. Which of the following statements by the nurse accurately describes the primary action of corticosteroids in treating IBD

Corticosteroids increase the immune response and enhance inflammation, aggravating symptoms

Corticosteroids balance electrolytes and water in the body improving gut motility in IBD

Corticosteroids suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation, helping to improve symptoms in IBD.

Corticosteroids increase the production of proinflammatory cytokines, improving symptoms in IBD.