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The 68-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with complaints of slurred speech, right-sided weakness, and ataxia. The emergency department physician ordered thrombolytic therapy for the client. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A STAT head CT rules out hemorrhagic stroke, a contraindication for thrombolytics, and is the first step per stroke guidelines.

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