Mary, a postpartum woman who gave birth one day ago, is complaining of a headache. During the assessment, the perinatal nurse determines that Mary received an epidural during labor but has no medical history of headaches
Mary has no blurred vision or epigastric pain. The perinatal nurse's best first action is to:
A) Assess Mary's vital signs
B) Ask Mary if she has any allergies
C) Inquire about the location and the severity of the headache
D) Ask Mary if changes in her position decrease or intensify the headache
D
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