Kristopher, a 26-year-old male, is following up on a recent…

Kristоpher, а 26-yeаr-оld mаle, is fоllowing up on a recent discharge from the emergency room 2 days ago, where he was treated for acute low back pain. He reports worsening pain and rates it as severe, with no relief from ibuprofen or acetaminophen. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) prescribes hydrocodone 5/325, to be taken every 6 hours for acute low back pain. According to TN pain guidelines, how many days should an opioid prescription be written for acute pain in the emergency room, and what is considered a safe MME/day?