A patient who takes an opioid pain reliever says, "I don't want to take my pain medication too often. It might not work when I really need it." What does the nurse teach this patient regarding tolerance to pain medications?
1. "Tolerance is a myth and does not exist."
2. "If you need larger doses of your medication we can provide it."
3. "We do have to be concerned about oversedation."
4. "It is best not to take too much of any drug."
Answer: 2
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