Amitriptyline (Elavil) Is Prescribed for a Diabetic Patient Who Has

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Multiple Choice

Amitriptyline (Elavil) is prescribed for a diabetic patient who has burning foot pain at night. Which information should the nurse include when teaching the patient about the new medication?

• A) Amitriptyline will decrease the depression caused by your foot pain.
• B) Amitriptyline will correct some of the blood vessel changes that cause pain.
• C) Amitriptyline will improve sleep and make you less aware of nighttime pain.
• D) Amitriptyline will help prevent the transmission of pain impulses to the brain.

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