A client asks the nurse why they were prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant for pain. Which should the nurse understand prior to providing a response to the client?
A. The action of the prescription interferes with the transduction of pain.
B. The action of the prescription decreases the perception of pain.
C. The action of the prescription blocks the transmission of pain.
D. The action of the prescription increases the modulation phase of pain.
Answer: D
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