A Nurse Receives an Order from a Health Care Provider

A nurse receives an order from a health care provider to administer Vicodin ES,which contains 750 mg acetaminophen and 7.5 mg hydrocodone,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 best next action?

A) Give the Vicodin ES to the patient immediately because the patient is experiencing severe pain.
B) Ask the health care provider to verify the dosage and frequency of the medication.
C) Ask the health care provider for an order for a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) .
D) Ask the health care provider for an order to play music for the patient, in addition to providing the pain medication.