The nurse administered an oral analgesic to a patient complaining of a mild-to-moderate headache.Which activity would the nurse consider to help relieve the patient's discomfort until the analgesic takes effect?

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Slow rhythmic breathing can help relax the patient and relieve headache symptoms. Crossword puzzles, reading or watching TV, and video or computer games may over-stimulate the patient and potentially worsen headache symptoms.

The Nurse Administered an Oral Analgesic to a Patient Complaining