Problem:
In the context of acute severe headaches, what distinguishes the headache in temporal arteritis from other types?
- It occurs suddenly and is the worst headache of the patient's life.
- It is typically throbbing, initially unilateral in the temporal area, and may become bilateral.
- It is often associated with neurological deficits and an altered level of consciousness.
- It is associated with fever, stiff neck, and a decreased level of consciousness.