4 Treatment.
a Mild analgesic, aspirin, or acetaminophen.
b Rest, relax in quiet room.
c
Removal of anxiety-producing situation.
d Massage shoulders, neck, jaw, scalp.
e Take a hot bath or shower, allow water to massage tense
muscles.
f Have patient lie down, place warm or cold cloth, whichever
feels better, over painful area.
5 Referral. Refer patient to a physician if headache is
accompanied by:
a Fever 101 F (38.3C) or higher.
b Recent head injury.
c
Drowsiness.
d Nausea and/or vomiting.
e Pain in one eye.
f
Blurred vision.
g High blood pressure.
h Pain and tenderness around eyes and cheekbones that
worsens when leaning forward--may indicate sinus infection.
i
Vision disturbances and vomiting prior to headache.
j
(2)
See figure 2-1 for the types of headaches.
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