The patient with migraines undergoes an MRI and is found to have a cerebral aneurysm in the Circle of Willis. The nurse is vigilant for which symptoms that would indicate the patient is experiencing a life-threatening complication of the cerebral aneurysm? Select all that apply.

Hemianopia, Nuchal rigidity , Projectile vomiting , Leg stiffness and pain. Projectile vomiting, hemianopia, nuchal rigidity, and leg stiffness and pain are symptoms of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, a medical emergency. Mydriasis, rather than miosis, is associated with ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Right shoulder pain is associated with myocardial infarction, not ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

The patient with migraines undergoes an MRI and is found to have ...

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