Nurs 204 - Chapter 15: Head and Neck (3)

What activity is known to aggravate a tension headache?

driving

A female client asks a nurse why it seems like her headaches are more severe and longer in duration than male friends who also have migraines. What is the best response by the nurse?

"Hormones affect the severity of migraine headaches."

The nurse is conducting discharge teaching to the caregiver of an older adult who was hospitalized following a fall at home. Which statement by the caregiver indicates a need for additional teaching by the nurse?

"Loss of sensation in the toes is an age-related change."

Which of the following clients is most likely to be diagnosed with migraine headaches?

A woman whose headaches come on suddenly and are somewhat relieved by a quiet, dark room

During the physical examination of a client, a nurse notes that a client's trachea has been pushed toward the right side. The nurse recognizes that the pathophysiologic cause for this finding is related to what disease process?

Atelectasis

The nurse is discharging an adult client who received 18 staples for a head laceration received while mountain biking. What can the nurse focus on while doing discharge teaching?

Encourage the use of safety equipment

A client reports sudden head and neck pain with stiffness, a new sensitivity to light, and has developed a fever. What is a priority action of the nurse? a. administer acetaminophen for the pain b. document the findings c. continue to monitor the client d. Notify the health care provider.

Notify the health care provider.

When examining the head, the nurse remembers that the anatomic regions of the cranium take their names from which of the following sources?

The underlying bones

While examining a client, the nurse observes that he appears to be nodding his head involuntarily. Which of the following conditions should the nurse additionally assess for, based on this finding? a. unilateral vision b. paget's disease c. aortic insufficiency d. neurologic disorder

Aortic insufficiency

A client is brought to the emergency department via ambulance after experiencing difficulty speaking and weakness in the left arm and leg. The nurse understands that the client is most likely experiencing which of the following disorders? a. Bell palsy b. temporal arteritis c. Trigeminal neuralgia d. cerebrovascular accident

cerebrovascular accident

A client complains of a headache over both temporal areas. What type of headache should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing? hypertensive tension

tension