The nurse is taking a health history on a patient who reports frequent stabbing headaches occurring once a day lasting about an hour. Which statement by the patient is most indicative of cluster headaches?
a. "I usually have nausea and vomiting with my headaches."
b. "My whole head is constantly throbbing."
c. "It feels like my head is in a vice."
d. "The pain is on the left side over my eye, forehead, and cheek."
ANS: D
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