A Client Has Been Prescribed a Thrombolytic,and Asks the Nurse

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client has been prescribed a thrombolytic,and asks the nurse to explain why this medication has been prescribed.Which reply by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)"These medications are used to prevent the formation of clots."
• B)"These medications inhibit the normal removal of fibrin,thus keeping the clot in place for a longer period of time."
• C)"These medications are used to dissolve life-threatening clots."
• D)"These medications are used to prevent clotting action of platelets."

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Definitions:

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