A patient with a new diagnosis of ischemic stroke is deemed to be a candidate for treatment with tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) and has been admitted to the ICU
In addition to closely monitoring the patient's cardiac and neurologic status, the nurse monitors the patient for signs of what complication?
A) Acute pain
B) Septicemia
C) Bleeding
D) Seizures
Ans: C
Feedback:
Bleeding is the most common side effect of t-PA administration, and the patient is closely monitored for any bleeding. Septicemia, pain, and seizures are much less likely to result from thrombolytic therapy.
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