While conducting a health history the nurse suspects a patient with headaches is demonstrating signs of a brain tumor
How did the patient most likely describe the headaches to the nurse? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Worse in the morning
2. Worsen when coughing
3. Become severe when bending to tie shoes
4. Worse in the evening
5. Relieved by over-the-counter pain medication
1,2,3
Rationale 1: The headache associated with a brain tumor is typically worse in the morning.
Rationale 2: The headache associated with a brain tumor will worsen with coughing.
Rationale 3: The headache associated with a brain tumor will worsen with a position change such as bending over.
Rationale 4: The headache associated with a brain tumor is not worse in the evening.
Rationale 5: The headache associated with a brain tumor will not respond to usual headache remedies.
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