The nurse is caring for clients with neurologic deficits. Which of the following would the nurse describe as the most common complaint of these clients?
A) Cephalgia
B) Back pain
C) Gastrointestinal disorders
D) Respiratory distress
A
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Cephalgia (headache) is one of the most common symptoms of a neurologic disorder. It is also associated with many other diseases and disorders. Headache is not a disease in itself, but rather it is a symptom of an underlying disorder.
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