The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from knee replacement surgery. The patient complains of severe pain in the knee after receiving hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Vicodin) 2 hours previously. What is the nurse's best action?
A) Administer another dose of the medication.
B) Apply ice packs to the knee.
C) Apply heat packs to the knee.
D) Perform gentle range of motion.
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