Question

a client reports a unilateral headache near the scalp line and double vision. the nurse palpates the space above the cheekbone near the scalp line on the affected side, and the client reports tenderness on palpation. what is the nurses next action? administer intravenous pain medication. notify the health care provider immediately. prepare the client for a temporal artery biopsy. palpate the carotid pulses bilaterally at the same time.

Explanation:

These symptoms may indicate temporal arteritis, a serious condition. Immediate HCP - notification is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Answer:

B. Notify the health care provider immediately.