You are caring for a 24-year-old man with appendicitis in the Emergency Department. You dosed him with Morphine upon arrival. The morphine provided relief for a few hours, but he is now experiencing severe pain again. He denies allergies to medications. You call the surgical intern to evaluate and admit the patient. She directs you not to administer any additional narcotic pain medications until after her evaluation because it will interfere with her physical examination. What is the most appropriate course of action to address your patient’s pain at this time?
A. Administer narcotic pain medications
B. Administer acetaminophen
C. Administer non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents
D. Administer no pain medications until after the intern’s examination