The client is caring for a client who is prescribed a thrombolytic drug. Which item is the client's history does not support the use of this medication?
1. Pulmonary embolism
2. Acute MI
3. Postoperative bleeding
4. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Thrombolytics are prescribed for disorders in which a clot has already formed.
Rationale 2: Thrombolytics are prescribed for disorders in which a clot has already formed.
Rationale 3: Postoperative bleeding would not be a reason to prescribe a thrombolytic drug.
Rationale 4: Thrombolytics are prescribed for disorders in which a clot has already formed.
Global Rationale: Postoperative bleeding would not be a reason to prescribe a thrombolytic drug. Thrombolytics are prescribed for disorders in which a clot has already formed, including a pulmonary embolism, acute MI and cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
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