A client with a stroke is being evaluated for fibrinolytic therapy.What information from the client or family is most important for the nurse to obtain?

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The time limit for initiating fibrinolytic therapy for a stroke is 3 to 4.5 hours,so the exact time of symptom onset is the most important information for this client.The other information is not as critical.

A Client with a Stroke Is Being Evaluated for Fibrinolytic