Question

The nurse is caring for a client who has a migraine. The nurse is evaluating the client's understanding of discharge instructions. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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"Foods that contain tyramine might trigger my headaches.
"I will keep a food and headache diary."
"I will place a cool cloth on my forehead when I experience a migraine
"I will take the sumatriptan once every day."
"I should stay awake until my headache is gone."

Answer 1

Statements acknowledging that tyramine can trigger headaches, the intention to keep a food diary, and the use of a cool cloth during a migraine indicate client understanding of discharge instructions. However, intentions to take sumatriptan daily and to avoid sleep do not align with migraine treatment standards.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client's understanding of migraine management can be assessed through their statements regarding discharge instructions. A statement that indicates a clear understanding is, "Foods that contain tyramine might trigger my headaches." This shows that the client recognizes dietary triggers for migraines. Additionally, saying "I will keep a food and headache diary." suggests the client is taking proactive steps to identify personal migraine triggers. The use of a cool cloth as a coping mechanism, represented by the statement "I will place a cool cloth on my forehead when I experience a migraine," is also appropriate. However, the statements "I will take the sumatriptan once every day," and "I should stay awake until my headache is gone" are not consistent with standard migraine treatment and lack understanding. Sumatriptan is usually taken at the onset of a migraine, not daily, and rest can often be beneficial during a migraine.