After receiving ibuprofen (Motrin)800 mg orally for right hip pain,the patient states that his pain is 8 out of 10 on the numerical pain scale.Which action should the nurse take?

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A pain score of 8 out of 10 indicates that the current pain management plan is ineffective. The nurse should notify the prescriber to reassess the pain management plan and consider alternative medications or doses. Waiting for 3 more hours or administering an additional dose of ibuprofen without prescriber approval may lead to adverse effects or inadequate pain relief. Doing nothing is not appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing significant pain.

After Receiving Ibuprofen (Motrin)800 Mg Orally for Right Hip Pain,the