A primary health care provider instructs a nurse to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who is diagnosed with an ischemic stroke. Which detail should the nurse check in the client's health history prior to administering the medication to the client?

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Thrombolytic therapy is contraindicated in patients with a history of bleeding disorders, recent head injury, or anticoagulant use due to increased risk of bleeding.

A Primary Health Care Provider Instructs a Nurse to Administer