A client is evaluated in the emergency room for thrombolytic therapy following a stroke. When completing a thorough health history, what does the nurse learn that precludes this client from receiving thrombolytics?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rationale 1. This is not a contraindication to thrombolytic therapy
Rationale 2. This is not a contraindication to thrombolytic therapy
Rationale 3. This is not a contraindication to thrombolytic therapy
Rationale 4. Assess for conditions that would be contraindicated, including recent trauma or surgery/ biopsy, GI bleeding, postpartum (within 10 days), cerebral hemorrhage, bleeding disorders, and thrombocytopenia, because thrombolytics would place the client at risk for increased bleeding.

A Client Is Evaluated in the Emergency Room for Thrombolytic