A client has been treated for a migraine headache, given a prescription for sumatriptan (Imitrex), and is being dismissed from the clinic. Which client statements would the nurse evaluate as meeting the goal that, prior to dismissal, the client will verbalize symptoms that indicate the need to contact the health care professional?

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Rationale 1: Triptans and ergot alkaloids cause vasoconstriction. Persons at risk for cardiovascular disease need close monitoring.
Rationale 2: Dizziness, light-headedness, or blurred vision should be reported immediately as it is impossible to determine if the symptoms are drug related, related to the migraine, or signal cerebral ischemia.
Rationale 3: Alcoholic beverages are a known migraine trigger. It is not necessary to notify the health care provider.
Rationale 4: Changes in severity, character, or duration of headaches should be reported because they may not be migraines.
Rationale 5: Fever, rash, or stiff neck may indicate meningitis.

A Client Has Been Treated for a Migraine Headache, Given