A Nursing Student Is Reviewing the Home Medications of a Client

A nursing student is reviewing the home medications of a client who has just been admitted with chronic back pain.When asked by the nursing instructor why there is a tricyclic antidepressant on the client's list,which response by the student is most likely the accurate reason?

A) "I would think having chronic pain would make the client depressed."
B) "It may be to prevent depression due to physical limitations."
C) "This type of medication can help inhibit painful stimuli."
D) "The client is at risk for suicidal thoughts related to the chronic pain."