A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with migraine headaches who is receiving a beta blocker to help manage this disorder. What instructions would be appropriate to relay to this client?
A. "Take this drug only when you have prodromal symptoms indicating the onset of a migraine headache."
B. "Take this drug as ordered, even when feeling well, to prevent vascular changes associated with migraine headaches."
C. "This drug will relieve the pain during the aura phase soon after a headache has started."
D. "This medication will have no effect on your heart rate or blood pressure because you are taking it for migraines."
B
Beta blockers are prescribed as a prophylactic treatment to prevent the vascular changes that in-itiate migraine headaches. Heart rate and blood pressure will also be affected and the client should monitor these side effects.
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