A nurse is caring for a 50-year-old client with symptoms of trouble in speaking, sudden numbness, and weakness of the face. The client is diagnosed with a stroke. A physician orders thrombolytic therapy

How is thrombolytic therapy effective to treat the condition? Select all that apply.
1. It is used to dissolve the clot.
2. It is used to reestablish blood flow.
3. It is used to treat the client with more than 3 to 4 hours from the time of the acute event.
4. It is used to treat the client within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms.
5. It is used to convert plasminogen to plasmin.


1, 2, 5

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