A 30-year-old patient with a history of migraine headaches has called 911 for a suspected migraine headache. She says the headache follows her usual pattern of headaches, the pain is a 10/10, and she is nauseated. Her vital signs are pulse, 108; respirations, 18 breaths/min; and blood pressure, 154/90 mmHg. Which of these treatments is indicated in the care of this patient?
A) 81 to 162 mg aspirin by mouth
B) Providing a darkened environment during transport
C) Emergent transport with lights and sirens
D) Requesting orders for sublingual nitroglycerin
B) Providing a darkened environment during transport
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