Med Surg Ch 36 Coordinating Care for Patients With Brain Disorders EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Med Surg Ch 36 Coordinating Care for Patients With Brain Disorders EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS The nurse correlates which clinical manifestation to a secondary headache? A. Sudden severe onset B. Tense neck muscles C. Nausea D. Tingling scalp sensation - ANSAnswer: A Rationale: Secondary headaches are caused by an underlying pathology such as infection, neoplasms (tumor), vascular (blood vessel) abnormalities, drug induced disorders, or idiopathic cause, and typically present with a sudden onset of severe pain. When educating a patient with migraine headaches, the nurse should include which interventions? (Select all that apply.) A. Practice a healthy lifestyle (cease smoking, alcohol in moderation, exercise). B. Avoid triggers. C. Use techniques like relaxation and stress reduction. D. Stop taking medications if symptoms subside in order to decrease tolerance. E. Eliminate all salt and caffeine from the diet.