A Patient Experiences a Blood Clot in One Leg, and the Provider

A patient experiences a blood clot in one leg, and the provider has ordered a thrombolytic medication. The patient learns that the medication is expensive and asks the nurse if it is necessary. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A) "The drug will decrease the likelihood of permanent tissue damage."
B) "This medication also acts to prevent future blood clots from forming."
C) "You could take aspirin instead of this drug to achieve the same effect."
D) "Your body will break down the clot, so the drug is not necessary."