Aclient with a history of several transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesis and dysarthria that started 2 hours previously. Which of the following procedures should the nurse anticipate?

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The client's history and clinical manifestations suggest an acute ischemic stroke and a client who is seen within 3-4.5 hours of stroke onset is likely to receive tPA (after screening with a CT scan). Heparin administration in the emergency phase is not indicated. Emergent carotid transluminal angioplasty or endarterectomy is not indicated for the client who is having an acute ischemic stroke.

Aclient with a History of Several Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)