A Hospitalized 31-Year-Old Patient with a History of Cluster Headache

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized 31-year-old patient with a history of cluster headache awakens during the night with a severe stabbing headache.Which action should the nurse take first?

A) Start the ordered PRN oxygen at 6 L/min.
B) Put a moist hot pack on the patient's neck.
C) Give the ordered PRN acetaminophen (Tylenol) .
D) Notify the patient's health care provider immediately.