A patient on the unit complains of cluster headaches. A new graduate nurse is asked to differentiate between a migraine headache and cluster headaches
The graduate nurse is correct to state that manifestations and/or risk factors for a patient with cluster headaches include what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Female gender
b. Male gender
c. Complaints of nausea and vomiting
d. Short duration (15 minutes to 2 hours)
e. Auras before the onset of headache pain
f. Throbbing, sometimes piercing pain
ANS: B, D, F
Cluster headaches are more common in males, are short in duration, and present as throbbing and piercing pain. Migraine headaches are more common in females and are manifested by nausea and vomiting and the presence of an aura before the onset of headache pain.
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