Viva, a 25-year-old call center representative, was brought to the emergency room with chief complaint of visual disturbance that was described as double vision and flashing lights. At the time of assessment, Viva said that visual disturbances are gone, but she now has a severe pounding headache over her left eye. The nurse suspects a case of:

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The nurse suspects a case of an aura and migraine. The warning sign, or aura, is associated with migraines, although not everyone with migraine has an aura. Migraine is usually unilateral and described as pounding. Viva's symptoms are most compatible with migraine.

Viva, a 25-Year-Old Call Center Representative, Was Brought to the Emergency