A Client Is Experiencing Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities, and Has

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client is experiencing neuropathy of the lower extremities, and has been receiving an opioid analgesic for pain.The client continues to experience pain, and the provider has added a tricyclic antidepressant medication (TCA) for pain management.The client asks the nurse, "Why am I getting this new drug? I am not depressed, my feet just burn." What is the best response from the nurse?

• A)"Sometimes people get depressed with chronic pain."
• B)"Maybe this is a mistake, if you are not depressed."
• C)"It is to help you sleep at night instead of using the opioid."
• D)"These drugs also help with the nerve pain you are having in your feet."

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