The nurse is caring for a patient after a hernia repair who reports pain of 4 on a 0 to 10 scale. The patient's orders include ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg orally every 6 hours prn for pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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The patient is experiencing pain and has been ordered ibuprofen for pain relief. The nurse should administer the medication as ordered to manage the patient's pain. Holding the medication or delaying its administration could result in inadequate pain relief and poor patient outcomes. It is not necessary to consult the physician for a stronger analgesic at this point, as the patient's pain level is currently at a 4 on a 0 to 10 scale, and ibuprofen is an appropriate first-line analgesic for mild to moderate pain.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient After a Hernia