The Primary Care NP Follows a Patient Who Is Being

The primary care NP follows a patient who is being treated for RA with methotrexate.The patient asks the NP why the medication does not seem to alleviate pain.The NP tells the patient that:

A) an immunomodulator may be needed to control pain.
B) a higher dose of methotrexate may be needed to achieve pain control.
C) if methotrexate does not control pain, an opioid analgesic may be necessary.
D) methotrexate is used to slow disease progression and preserve joint function.