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During a presentation on pain management, you are asked about the need for a mental health evaluation in patients with chronic pain. The most appropriate response is:
(a) Mental illness needs to be identified for chronic pain to be adequately managed
(b) A mental health evaluation is rarely needed
(c) Some pain medications can increase the risk for a mental health disorder
(d) Severe acute pain can cause a mood disorder