ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 1

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An RN is teaching a student nurse about tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) administration in a patient with ischemic stroke. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for further teaching?

A. tPA should be administered within 12 hrs of the onset of a stroke. B. tPA is administered by intraarterial infusion. C. tPA is administered IV. D. PA requires BP monitoring during and 24 hrs after the treatment.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: tPA must be administered within 3-4.5 hours of stroke onset, not 12 hours, to minimize bleeding risk, indicating a need for further teaching. Other statements are correct.

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