A school nurse is caring for an adolescent diagnosed with migraine headaches. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate during an acute migraine?
a. Maintain bright lights in the room.
b. Administer sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex).
c. Obtain a complete headache history.
d. Provide ordered opioid analgesic.
ANS: B
The client will require treatment with Imitrex for relief.
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