A client is being seen in the emergency department experiencing symptoms of a stroke. The nurse realizes that the administration of a medication to break clots, such as tPA, should be administered within how many minutes of the client presenting to the emergency department?

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The administration of tPA should be given within 60 minutes of the client presenting to the emergency department in order to increase the chances of successful treatment and decrease the risk of complications. This is known as the "golden hour" and is a crucial time frame in stroke management.

A Client Is Being Seen in the Emergency Department Experiencing