An Adolescent Has Frequent Headaches Accompanied by Nausea and Vomiting

question 16

Multiple Choice

An adolescent has frequent headaches accompanied by nausea and vomiting.What item is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching plan for this adolescent patient?

• A) How to give him- or herself an injection of medication
• B) The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• C) Ways to manage temporary ptosis or rhinorrhea
• D) What to do in case of a seizure during the headache

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Definitions:

Incomplete Fractures

A type of bone fracture where the bone cracks but does not break all the way through.

Fragments

Small parts or pieces that have broken off from a whole, often resulting from decay, damage, or destruction.

Heimlich Maneuver

An emergency technique used to expel an object from the airway of a person who is choking.

Choking

The obstruction of the upper airway by food or other objects, which can block airflow and cause a serious emergency.