A client who complains of recurring headaches, accompanied by increased irritability, photophobia, and fatigue is asked to track the headache symptoms and occurrence on a calendar log. Which is the best nursing rationale for this action?
A) Cluster headaches can cause severe debilitating pain.
B) Migraines often coincide with menstrual cycle.
C) Tension headaches are easier to treat.
D) Headaches are the most common type of reported pain.
B
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Changes in reproductive hormones as found during menstrual cycle can be a trigger for migraine headaches and may assist in the management of the symptoms. Cluster headaches can cause severe pain but is not the reason for tracking. Tension headaches can be managed but is not associated with a monthly calendar. Headaches are common but not the reason for tracking.
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