A client diagnosed with migraine headaches asks the nurse what he can do to help control the headaches and minimize the number of attacks he is having. What instructions should the nurse give this client?
A) Identify and avoid factors that precipitate or intensify an attack.
B) Keep a record of activities following an attack.
C) When an attack occurs, stay in a brightly lit area.
D) Write down any adverse drug effects.
A
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The nurse includes the following instructions: Follow the indications and dosage regimen for medication and notify the physician of any adverse drug effects. Identify and avoid factors that precipitate or intensify an attack. Keeping a food diary may help identify foods that trigger attacks. Keep a record of the attacks, including activities before the attack and environmental or emotional circumstances that appear to bring on the attack. Lie down in a darkened room and avoid noise and movement when an attack occurs, if that is possible.
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