The clinic nurse recommends to a client with cluster headaches that to abate the manifestations associated with an attack, he should inhale
a. 100% oxygen for 15 minutes.
b. deeply for 5 minutes.
c. oil of cloves for 5 minutes.
d. warm mist for 10 minutes.
A
Inhalation of 100% oxygen for 15 minutes has been found effective in combating the manifestations of cluster headache attack.
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