A client who first experienced symptoms related to a confirmed thrombotic stroke 2 hours ago is brought to the intensive care unit.Which prescribed medication does the nurse prepare to administer?

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The client who has had a thrombotic stroke has a 3-hour time frame from the onset of symptoms to receive recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA)to dissolve the cerebral artery occlusion and re-establish blood flow.Clients must meet eligibility criteria for administration of this therapy.The other medications do not assist in the re-establishment of blood flow for a client with a confirmed thrombotic stroke.

A Client Who First Experienced Symptoms Related to a Confirmed