You Are Caring for a Client with Chronic Migraines Who

question 22

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client with chronic migraines who is prescribed medication. What drug-related instructions should the nurse give the client?

• A) Take medication just before going to bed at night.
• B) Take medication only when migraine is intense.
• C) Take medication as soon as symptoms of the migraine begin.
• D) Take medication only during the morning when it's calm and quiet.

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Definitions:

Cohort Effects

Phenomena where observed differences are due to the subjects' demographic positioning, particularly their year or era of birth, rather than actual differences in individuals.

Behaviorist Theorists

Psychologists who advocate for behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable actions and external stimuli in studying human and animal behavior.

Exogenous Factors

External influences that impact behavior or development, originating from outside the organism.

Validity

Refers to the degree to which a test or instrument measures what it claims to measure.