A 42-year-old woman with chronic pain on long-term morphine (120 mg/day) presents to the perioperative clinic for elective knee arthroplasty. She reports tolerance and breakthrough pain despite the current dose. During preoperative assessment, she asks about pain management during and after surgery. What is the most appropriate next step?

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