Don, age 62, calls to complain of a severe headache. Which of his following statements most concerns you?
A. "It hurts when I turn my head a specific way."
B. "It's the worst headache I've ever had."
C. "Nothing I do seems to help this constant ache."
D. "I'm so worried. Can you do a CT scan?"
Answer: B. "It's the worst headache I've ever had."
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