A Patient Who Was in a Motor Vehicle Accident Has

A patient who was in a motor vehicle accident has been treated for lower back muscle spasms with metaxalone (Skelaxin) for 1 week and reports decreased but persistent pain.A computed tomography scan is normal.The primary care NP should:

A) suggest ice and rest.
B) order physical therapy.
C) prescribe diazepam (Valium) .
D) add an opioid analgesic medication.