During the Administration of the Thrombolytic Agent to a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

During the administration of the thrombolytic agent to a patient with an acute myocardial infarction,the nurse should stop the drug infusion if the patient experiences

• A)bleeding from the gums.
• B)increase in blood pressure.
• C)a decrease in level of consciousness.
• D)a nonsustained episode of ventricular tachycardia.

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