The Nurse Instructs a Patient on Actions to Help Reduce

question 40

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a patient on actions to help reduce the onset of migraine headaches. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching is required?

• A) "I will switch to red wine rather than continuing to drink white wine."
• B) "Reading food labels is important since I have to avoid tyramine."
• C) "I will need to drink caffeine-free soft drinks and coffee from now on."
• D) "Stress management classes will be a good approach to take."

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Definitions:

Wavelengths

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Frequencies

The frequency with which an event happens or is replicated within a specific time frame or sample.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing individuals to focus on changes in their environment.

Perceptual Redundancy

The presence of more sensory information than is necessary for the recognition or understanding of an object or concept.