The Nurse Is Caring for a Diabetic Patient Who Has

The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has painful foot neuropathy. The patient asks why the nurse is administering gabapentin (Neurontin) when there is no history of seizure disorder. What is the nurse's best response?

A) "Gabapentin will help you sleep at night so you can deal with the pain more effectively."
B) "Long-term diabetes can put patients at risk for certain type of seizures."
C) "This medication can help relieve your anxiety from being admitted to the hospital."
D) "Gabapentin works on the nervous system to help relieve the burning pain in your feet."