for chronic cancer pain asks the nurse, ‘What is the reason for the antidepressant medication?’ Which explanation should the nurse provide the client?…

Question Answered step-by-step A client being treated with imipramine, an antidepressant for chroniccancer pain asks the nurse, “What is the reason for the antidepressant medication?” Which explanation should the nurse provide the client? – Increases pain threshold by stimulating opiate receptors in the CNS to release of endogenous enkephalins. – Decreases perception of pain by blocking opiate receptors in the brain and descending inhibitory nerves. – Decreases transmission of pain impulses by altering serotonin and norepinephrine activity at nerve synapses. Correct Answers – Increases pain tolerance through relief of depression by increasing the amounts of norepinephrine in the brain.Please rationale clearly ( explain why incorrect answer is incorrect and why correct answer is correct) Health Science Science Nursing NUA 302 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)