During shift report, the night nurse reports that a terminally ill child has developed tolerance to the prescribed morphine. Which concept should the nurse use when planning care for this child?
1. The child is physically dependent on morphine.
2. The child is addicted to morphine.
3. The child is showing physical signs of withdrawal.
4. The child will need more medication to achieve the same effect.
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Explanation:
1. While the child may be physically dependent, this is not the meaning of tolerance.
2. Addiction refers to a compulsive use of a substance despite harm. This is not the definition of tolerance.
3. Withdrawal occurs when the opioid is stopped suddenly. This is not the meaning of tolerance.
4. Tolerance occurs when the body has become accustomed to the presence of the drug in the system. When this happens, the child will need more of a drug or a stronger drug to get the same effect.
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