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Chloeellawright · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is planning a seminar about headaches for a local civic group. What type of headache should the nurse describe as having a strong familial connection, affects females three to one over males, and results in lost productivity?

1. migraine
2. cluster
3. stress
4. sinus

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a head injury involving cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure (IICP). To prevent further transient increases from occurring, the nurse should implement what intervention?

1. Implement measures to help the patient avoid coughing and straining.
2. Position the patient in the supine position with the head of the bed at 30 degrees.
3. Initiate oxygen administration.
4. Initiate and monitor an IV with normal saline.

Melissahxx · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Twenty million people experience migraines, which can last from a few hours to several days. Many require emergency department treatment. Cluster headaches are more common in men between the ages of 20 and 40. Stress or tension headaches are associated with stressful events and muscular contraction. Sinus headaches are associated with congestion in the frontal and maxillary sinuses and may be caused by allergy or infection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Coughing and straining can cause transient increases in ICP and should be avoided in this situation. Keeping the patient supine at 30 degrees, administering oxygen, and providing an isotonic IV solution are all appropriate measures to care for this patient but are not helpful in preventing further increases in ICP.