Which priority question should the nurse ask a client suspected of experiencing a stroke that is prescribed alteplase (Activase).

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The most critical factor in determining if a client is a candidate for alteplase (Activase) is the time since the onset of stroke symptoms. Alteplase must be administered within 3-4.5 hours after the stroke. Therefore, the nurse should ask the client what time the stroke occurred to determine if it is within the timeframe for administering the medication. Although the other questions are important, they are not as crucial as knowing the onset time for administering the medication.

Which Priority Question Should the Nurse Ask a Client Suspected