A Patient with an Ischemic Stroke Is Being Considered for Recombinant

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient with an ischemic stroke is being considered for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) . The nurse recognizes which factors as contraindications to this treatment? Select all that apply.

• A)Age 83 years
• B)Symptoms present for 45 minutes
• C)Computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrates area of ischemia
• D)10-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus
• E)Takes warfarin sodium for atrial fibrillation

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