When evaluating a patient with acute headache, all of the following observations would indicate the absence of a more serious underlying condition except:
A. onset of headache with exertion, coughing, or sneezing.
B. history of previous identical headache.
C. supple neck.
D. normal neurological examination results.
Answer: A. onset of headache with exertion, coughing, or sneezing.
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