A patient with persistent back pain has been taking oral morphine sulphate for the past 2 years.On admission to the hospital,the patient receives morphine sulphate for back pain but reports no pain relief.The nurse notifies the health care provider,recognizing that the reason for the lack of pain relief is which of the following?

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The patient has likely developed medication tolerance due to long-term use of morphine, requiring higher doses for the same pain relief.

A Patient with Persistent Back Pain Has Been Taking Oral