The Nurse Is Administering Medications to a Client with Neuropathic

The nurse is administering medications to a client with neuropathic pain. The client asks, "Why am I getting an antidepressant medication since I'm not depressed." What is the best response by the nurse?

A) "All clients with pain have at least some depression."
B) "Antidepressants have been shown to have pain-relieving qualities in clients with neuropathic pain."
C) "Treating your depression, even if you don't think you have it, will help control your pain."
D) "The doctor thinks it will help with your pain."