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A nurse receives an order from a health care provider to administer hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin ES 7.5/750), to a patient who is experiencing 8/10 postsurgical pain.
 
  The order is to give 2 tablets every 6 hours by mouth as needed for pain. What is the nurse's next best action?
  a. Give the Vicodin ES to the patient immediately because the patient is experiencing severe pain.
  b. Ask the health care provider for a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) order.
  c. Ask the health care provider to verify the dosage and frequency of the medication.
  d. Give the Vicodin ES in addition to playing soothing music for the patient.
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