A Patient Is Being Admitted to the Neurologic ICU with Suspected

Multiple Choice

A patient is being admitted to the neurologic ICU with suspected herpes simplex virus encephalitis. What nursing action best addresses the patients complaints of headache?

A) Initiating a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) of morphine sulfate
B) Administering hydromorphone (Dilaudid) IV as needed
C) Dimming the lights and reducing stimulation
D) Distracting the patient with activity