A Client in the Emergency Department Is Having a Stroke

question 29

Short Answer

A client in the emergency department is having a stroke and the provider has prescribed the tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)alteplase (Activase).The client weighs 146 pounds.How much medication will this client receive? (Record your answer using a whole number.)_____ mg

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Definitions:

Uncontrollable Losses

Events or situations that result in loss beyond an individual's control, often leading to feelings of helplessness or despair.

Constant Weeping

A continuous and prolonged expression of sorrow or distress through tears, potentially indicative of an underlying emotional or psychological condition.

Severe Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities, significantly impairing daily life.

Excessive Energy

A state in which an individual may have unusually high levels of physical or mental energy, potentially symptomatic of certain medical or psychological conditions.