A patient who has frequent migraines tells the nurse,"My life feels chaotic and out of my control. I could not manage if anything else happens." Which response should the nurse make initially?

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The nurse's initial strategy should be further assessment of the stressors in the patient's life. Exercise,guided imagery,or understanding how to use coping strategies that worked in the past may be of assistance to the patient,but more assessment is needed before the nurse can determine this.

A Patient Who Has Frequent Migraines Tells the Nurse,"My Life