The Nurse Has Just Begun Administering Intravenous Streptokinase (Streptase)

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just begun administering intravenous streptokinase (Streptase) .The nurse assesses vital signs and notes a temperature of 37° C,a heart rate of 70 beats per minute,and a blood pressure of 88/58 mm Hg.The nurse will contact the provider to

• A) request an adjustment of the streptokinase dose.
• B) request an order for aminocaproic acid (Amicar).
• C) request epinephrine to prevent anaphylaxis.
• D) report potential hemorrhage in this patient.

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