A patient presents to the ED complaining of severe substernal chest pressure radiating to the left shoulder and back that started about 12 hours ago.The patient delayed coming to the ED,hoping the pain would go away.The patient's 12-lead ECG shows ST-segment depression in the inferior leads.Troponin and CK-MB are both elevated.What does the nurse understand about thrombolysis in this patient?
A) The patient is not a candidate for thrombolysis.
B) The patient's history makes him a good candidate for thrombolysis.
C) Thrombolysis is appropriate for a candidate having a non-Q wave MI.
D) Thrombolysis should be started immediately.

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To be eligible for thrombolysis,the patient must be symptomatic for less than 12 hours.Therefore,this patient is not a candidate for this therapy.

A Patient Presents to the ED Complaining of Severe Substernal