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A client who has undergone extensive fracture repair continues to request opioid pain medication with increasing frequency. her initial surgeries occurred more than 2 months ago, and you are concerned about her repeated requests. what do you expect to be the cause of her frequent appeals for pain medication?

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Answer: physical dependence and tolerance.
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