The nurse is assessing a client with complaints of sudden, intermittent headaches for the past several months. The client states that the headaches come after seeing flashes of lights and experiencing nausea
The nurse would suspect which of the following disorders? 1. Migraine headaches
2. Cluster headaches
3. Tension headaches
4. Increased intracranial pressure
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Rationale 1: Migraine headaches are often preceded by an aura during which the client may feel depressed, restless, or irritable; see spots or flashes of light; and feel nausea.
Rationale 2: Cluster headaches come in waves over a period of time and then disappear and reappear.
Rationale 3: Tension headaches occur gradually.
Rationale 4: The headache associated with increased intracranial pressure is usually sudden and severe and is not intermittent.
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