After receiving ibuprofen 800 mg orally for right hip pain, the patient states that the pain is 8 out of 10 on the numerical pain scale. Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Use nonpharmacological therapy while waiting 3 more hours before the next dose.
B) Administer an additional 800 mg oral dose of ibuprofen right away.
C) Do nothing because the patient's facial expression indicates an absence of pain.
D) Notify the prescriber that the current pain management plan is ineffective.
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