A Nursing Student Is Reviewing the Home Medications of a Client

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nursing student is reviewing the home medications of a client who has just been admitted with chronic back pain.When asked by the nursing instructor why there is a tricyclic antidepressant on the client's list,which response by the student is most likely the accurate reason?

• A)"I would think having chronic pain would make the client depressed."
• B)"It may be to prevent depression due to physical limitations."
• C)"This type of medication can help inhibit painful stimuli."
• D)"The client is at risk for suicidal thoughts related to the chronic pain."

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