A nurse is caring for a patient who experiences debilitating cluster headaches. The patient should be taught to take appropriate medications at what point in the course of the onset of a new headache?
A) As soon as the patient's pain becomes unbearable
B) As soon as the patient senses the onset of symptoms
C) Twenty to 30 minutes after the onset of symptoms
D) When the patient senses his or her symptoms peaking
Ans: B
Feedback:
A migraine or a cluster headache in the early phase requires abortive medication therapy instituted as soon as possible. Delaying medication administration would lead to unnecessary pain.
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