A 30-year-old patient with a history of migraine headaches has called 911 for a migraine headache. She says the headache follows her usual pattern of headaches, states the pain is a 10/10, and she is nauseated. Her vital signs are: pulse 108, respirations 18, and blood pressure 154/90 mmHg. Which one of the following is indicated in the care of this patient?
A) 81 mg aspirin by mouth
B) Providing a darkened environment
C) Emergent transport
D) Requesting orders for sublingual nitroglycerin
B
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