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The nurse is administering a thrombolytic agent to a patient having an acute myocardial infarction. Which patient data indicates that the nurse should stop the drug infusion?

Correct Answer: Bleeding from the gums can be a sign of excessive bleeding, which is a major risk of thrombolytic therapy. This would be a reason to stop the drug infusion. Ventricular tachycardia, decreased consciousness, and increased blood pressure are not specific indicators to stop the infusion.

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