Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who reports continuing problems related to migraines. The nurse is assessing the psychosocial impact of migraines on the client. Which of the following questions should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select All that Apply.
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Correct Answer:
"Are you having any feelings of depression?”
Rationale:
💠 "Are you having any feelings of depression?"
💠 Migraines can have a significant psychosocial impact, and depression is one of the most common comorbid conditions associated with chronic migraines.
💠 Assessing mood disturbances helps determine whether the condition is affecting the client’s emotional well-being or daily functioning.
💠 Early identification of depressive symptoms allows the nurse to coordinate appropriate mental health referrals and interventions that can improve overall migraine management.
💠 Emotional distress such as depression can worsen migraine patterns, making this question essential in a psychosocial assessment.
💠 "Are you experiencing any episodes of 'panic-type' feelings?”
💠 Anxiety and panic symptoms frequently accompany chronic migraines due to unpredictable attacks and functional impairment.
💠 Panic-type symptoms may indicate an escalation in psychosocial stress, which can trigger more migraines or worsen their severity.
💠 Screening for anxiety or panic helps the nurse understand the psychological burden the client might be experiencing.
💠 Identifying panic episodes can guide the nurse in providing emotional support and collaborating with mental health providers.
💠 "Are you experiencing more fatigue as compared to before you had migraines?"
💠 Fatigue is a common psychosocial and physical consequence of migraines, often resulting from sleep disruption, chronic pain, and medication effects.
💠 Assessing fatigue helps determine how migraines are affecting the client’s daily functioning and quality of life.
💠 Increased fatigue may signal worsening migraine patterns or inadequate coping mechanisms.
💠 Exploring fatigue gives insight into the client's overall physical and emotional stamina.
❌ Incorrect Options Explained Briefly
"Are you experiencing any sensitivity to light?"
This is a physiological symptom assessment, not a psychosocial impact question.
Photophobia is common in migraines, but it does not assess emotional or social consequences.
"Are you feeling any increase in your sexual drive?"
This question is unrelated to the psychosocial effects of migraines.
Migraines do not typically increase libido nor is this a relevant psychosocial screening area.
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