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The physician orders 4 mg of oxycodone to be delivered every 6 hours. After 4 hours, the patient is complaining that she is in more pain. The nurse advises the physician to make which medication adjustment?

a. Add an additional narcotic on top of the oxycodone.
b. Divide the dose in half and administer 2 mg every 3 hours.
c. Give another 4 mg of oxycodone after 4 hours.
d. Change the medication being administered for pain relief.

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