A nurse is teaching a client with chronic migraine headaches. Which statement related to complementary therapy should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "Place a warm compress on your forehead at the onset of the headache."
b. "Wear dark sunglasses when you are in brightly lit spaces."
c. "Lie down in a darkened room when you experience a headache."
d. "Set your alarm to ensure you do not sleep longer than 6 hours at one time."
ANS: C
At the onset of a migraine attack, the client may be able to alleviate pain by lying down and darkening the room. He or she may want both eyes covered and a cool cloth on the forehead. If the client falls asleep, he or she should remain undisturbed until awakening. The other options are not recognized therapies for migraines.
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