A known hypertensive presented with the features of stroke. His systolic blood pressure was 190 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure was 120 mm of Hg. What is the next thing that should be done?
A)Monitor the blood pressure and wait until it drops to normal
B)Immediately give t-PA
C)Immediately give SK
D)Immediately drop the blood pressure

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The next thing that should be done is intervene to drop the patient's blood pressure. A known hypertensive with stroke features should not receive a blood thinner because it may result in additional hemorrhagic stroke.

A Known Hypertensive Presented with the Features of Stroke