A client has been ordered a thrombolytic medication. Why is it important for the nurse to obtain a comprehensive medication history for this client?
1. Many patients are allergic to this medication.
2. Thrombolytics cannot be given to a patient with a history of asthma.
3. Thrombolytics will stop bleeding.
4. Thrombolytics are contraindicated in patients with active bleeding or with a history of recent trauma.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Many patients are allergic to this medication is incorrect because this statement is false.
Rationale 2: Thrombolytics cannot be given to a patient with a history of asthma is incorrect because this statement is false.
Rationale 3: Thrombolytics will stop bleeding is incorrect because this statement is false.
Rationale 4: Thrombolytics are contraindicated in patients with active bleeding or with a history of recent trauma.
Global Rationale: Thrombolytics are contraindicated in patients with active bleeding or with a history of recent trauma. Many patients are allergic to this medication is incorrect because this statement is false. Thrombolytics cannot be given to a patient with a history of asthma is incorrect because this statement is false. Thrombolytics will stop bleeding is incorrect because this statement is false.
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