A Patient with Peripheral Neuropathy States, "I Don't Know Why

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient with peripheral neuropathy states, "I don't know why the doctor put me on an antidepressant. I am not depressed!" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

• A)"Maybe you are more depressed than you realize. Would you like to talk about it?"
• B)"Antidepressants are sometimes used to treat nerve pain such as you are experiencing."
• C)"Depression is often a factor in pain. Treating the depression helps treat the pain."
• D)"Why don't you try it for a while, and if you don't feel better, you can ask your doctor if you can stop it?"

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