A client informs the nurse he has suddenly developed a headache. The nurse's first priority of care in treating a client with a headache is to:
A)
give pain medication.
B)
identify the underlying cause.
C)
monitor vital signs.
D)
obtain laboratory values, including drug screens.
B
Explanation:
A)
Identifying the underlying cause helps to determine the type of treatment that will be most beneficial and could identify any critical risk factors.
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B)
Identifying the underlying cause helps to determine the type of treatment that will be most beneficial and could identify any critical risk factors.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Identifying the underlying cause helps to determine the type of treatment that will be most beneficial and could identify any critical risk factors.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Identifying the underlying cause helps to determine the type of treatment that will be most beneficial and could identify any critical risk factors.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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