Headache

In this lesson, we will review some different types of headaches and identify causes and risk factors for developing them.  Next we will discuss treatment methods for the different types of headaches along with nursing interventions aimed at pain management and promotion of safety.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Identify types of headaches
2. Discuss causes and risk factors for developing headaches
3. List medications used to treat headaches
4. State the three phases of a migraine headache
5. Identify nursing interventions for treating clients with a headache
6. Establish client education topics for preventing and managing a headache