A client informs the nurse that he has suddenly developed a headache. The nurse's first priority of care in treating a client with a headache is to:
1. give pain medication.
2. monitor vital signs.
3. obtain laboratory values, including drug screens.
4. identify the underlying cause.
Answer: 4
1. Identifying the underlying cause helps to determine the type of treatment that will be most beneficial and could identify any critical risk factors.
2. Identifying the underlying cause helps to determine the type of treatment that will be most beneficial, and could identify any critical risk factors.
3. Identifying the underlying cause helps to determine the type of treatment that will be most beneficial, and could identify any critical risk factors.
4. Identifying the underlying cause helps to determine the type of treatment that will be most beneficial, and could identify any critical risk factors.
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