Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A client reports needing to increase opioid dosage to achieve the original level of pain relief. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Explaining the phenomenon of opioid tolerance and receptor response reduction with continued use helps the client understand why increased dosage might be needed. Collecting opioid sources, advising detoxification, or discussing misuse are important but secondary to explaining tolerance.