In addition to supplemental oxygen, treatment for a conscious and alert patient who is experiencing a migraine headache includes:
A. dimming the lights in the back of the ambulance and transporting without lights and siren.
B. applying a chemical heat pack to the back of the neck and transporting without lights and siren.
C. a 250 mL normal saline bolus and transporting to the closest appropriate medical facility.
D. placing a cold washcloth on the patient's forehead and transporting with lights but no siren.
Ans: A. dimming the lights in the back of the ambulance and transporting without lights and siren.
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