A client arrives at the hospital 2 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. The healthcare team is assessing the client for eligibility to receive tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Which of the following findings would support the decision to administer tPA? The client has a blood pressure of 190/110 mmHg. The client has a confirmed ischemic stroke on CT scan. The client has a history of recent major surgery 3 weeks ago. The client is currently on anticoagulant therapy with an INR of 2.5.
A client arrives at the hospital 2 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms
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