A nurse manager is making nurse assignments for care of clients who have just received thrombolytic therapy. The nurse specifically tells a new nurse, "Be certain to hold pressure on any puncture sites for at least ____ minutes."
Standard Text: Record your answer using a whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 30
Rationale: Thrombolytic therapy increases the risk of bleeding from any invasive procedure. Pressure should be held on any puncture site for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Global Rationale: Thrombolytic therapy increases the risk of bleeding from any invasive procedure. Pressure should be held on any puncture site for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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