A patient with a possible stroke is a potential candidate for fibrinolytic therapy unless he or she:

A. has a history of coronary artery disease.
B. is treated greater than 1 hour after the stroke.
C. has a history of well-controlled hypertension.
D. is experiencing an intracranial hemorrhage.


Answer: D. is experiencing an intracranial hemorrhage.

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