The Client Takes Diphenoxylate with Atropine (Lomotil) for Diarrhea

The client takes diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) for diarrhea. The client asks the nurse why he does not experience pain relief since this drug is an opioid. What is the best response by the nurse?

A) "It does provide some relief from the pain associated with diarrhea."
B) "You would really have to take a lot to experience pain relief."
C) "This drug is not an opioid; did your doctor tell you that?"
D) "Because this opioid does not have analgesic properties."