Amitriptyline (Elavil)is Prescribed for a Patient with Diabetes with Peripheral

Amitriptyline (Elavil) is prescribed for a patient with diabetes with peripheral neuropathy who has burning foot pain occurring mostly at night.Which information should the nurse include when teaching the patient about the new medication?

A) Amitriptyline will help prevent the transmission of pain impulses to the brain.
B) Amitriptyline will improve sleep and make you less aware of nighttime pain.
C) Amitriptyline will decrease the depression caused by the pain.
D) Amitriptyline will correct some of the blood vessel changes that cause pain.