When asked the significance of tolerance, the nurse's best response is that:
1. "It means more drug is needed to produce the same effect after opioids have been used for over 1-2 weeks."
2. "Addiction to opioids is developing and the drugs should be discontinued."
3. "The patient needs a smaller amount of drug to produce the same effect."
4. "Organ toxicity has occurred and the drug should be discontinued."
Correct Answer: 1
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