The client with a myocardial infarction has been treated with thrombolytic therapy. Which intervention would reduce the risk of complications associated with this therapy?
A. Administration of heparin
B. Application of ice to the injection site
C. Placing the client in Trendelenburg position
D. Instructing the client to take slow, deep breaths
A
Following clot lysis, large amounts of thrombin are released, increasing the risk of vessel reoc-clusion. To maintain vessel patency, IV or low–molecular weight heparin and aspirin are pre-scribed.
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