The client with acute MI had a stroke 1 month ago. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the administration of thrombolytic therapy?
A. The stroke should not affect administration of this therapy.
B. The stroke is a relative contraindication to administration of this therapy.
C. The stroke is an absolute contraindication for administration of this therapy.
D. The stroke indicates increased risk for an extension of the current MI.
C
Recent stroke (within 2 months) is an absolute contraindication to thrombolytic therapy.
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