As the nurse in a clinic, you are caring for a patient who has severe recurrent headaches. What is the goal for this patient?
A) Provide analgesia for the pain.
B) Discover the trigger for the headache.
C) Treat the acute event of the headache and prevent recurrent episodes.
D) Promote lifestyle changes that increase vasodilation in the brain.
Ans: C
Feedback: The goal is to treat the acute event of the headache and prevent recurrent episodes. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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