Your patient is a 32-year-old female who is alert but in significant distress, complaining of a migraine. She has a history of migraines, describes a gradual onset of headache this morning, and is now experiencing nausea and intense throbbing pain behind her temples. She is lying on a couch in a dim room and keeps her eyes closed while talking to you in a low voice. HR = 100, BP = 148/100, RR = 12, SaO₂ = 99%. Which of the following is most appropriate in the prehospital management of this patient? A) Morphine sulfate, IV in 2 mg increments, up to 10 mg B) NTG SL, 0.4 mg, up to 3 tablets or a diastolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg C) A calm, quiet environment and dim lights D) Lorazepam, 2 mg

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The patient is experiencing a migraine headache and needs a calm, quiet environment and dim lights to help alleviate symptoms. Morphine sulfate and NTG are not indicated for migraine headaches, and lorazepam is not typically used for this condition either.

Your Patient Is a 32-Year-Old Female Who Is Alert but in Significant