A client diagnosed with myocardial infarction is prescribed thrombolytic therapy.The nurse recognizes that which is the goal of this therapy?

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Thrombolytic therapy is the administration of drugs such as alteplase, reteplase, or tenecteplase that dissolve clots that have already formed in an effort to restore blood flow to the affected area. The goal is to prevent further damage to the heart muscle and improve outcomes.

A Client Diagnosed with Myocardial Infarction Is Prescribed Thrombolytic Therapy