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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and takes PO morphine for pain relief. The client reports that he had to increase the dose of morphine this week to obtain pain relief. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse document as the explanation for this situation?
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Tolerance: Over time, the body can develop tolerance to opioids like morphine, requiring higher doses for the same pain relief.
2. Confusion: Confusion is not directly related to the need for dose escalation in pain management.
3. Medication adherence: Properly taking medication would not lead to the need for increased doses, so this option is incorrect.
4. Addiction: Addiction is a psychological dependence, not a physical need for increased doses due to tolerance.
5. The correct explanation for the increased dose is due to the development of tolerance to morphine's effects over time, making option A the most appropriate choice.
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