Strokes can leave a patient with many lasting sensory deficits. Within what time frame of the actual stroke occurrence is a clot-buster drug most beneficial?
A)1 day
B)30 minutes
C)3 hours
D)48 hours

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Current practice is that if a clot-buster drug is administered to a patient thought to be having a stroke within 3 hours of its occurrence, it can significantly reduce the damage and resulting sensory and motor deficits that may occur.

Strokes Can Leave a Patient with Many Lasting Sensory Deficits