The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from fibrinolytic therapy. For which common complication should the nurse focus care for this patient?
1. bleeding
2. hypotension
3. lethargy
4. heart block
Correct Answer: 1
Hemorrhage or bleeding is the most common complication; it can be life-threatening. Hypotension can occur, but it is not the most common complication. Lethargy and heart block are not associated with fibrinolytic therapy.
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