After Collecting Data the Nurse Determines That a Patient Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

After collecting data the nurse determines that a patient is experiencing cluster headaches.What information did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Throbbing and excruciating pain
• B) Bright sunlight causes severe eye pain
• C) Sudden onset at the same time during the night
• D) Pain that affects one side of the nose, eye and forehead
• E) The eye on the side of the headache is bloodshot and tearing

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Definitions:

Spine

the central support structure of the vertebral column, consisting of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the pelvis.

Trendelenburg Position

A medical position where the patient's legs are elevated higher than the head, often used to improve venous return to the heart.

Feet Elevated

A position in which the feet are raised higher than the rest of the body, often recommended for reducing swelling or improving circulation.

Recumbent

Lying down.