BS Nursing Critical Care Nursing
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60. A patient with an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) receives fibrinolytic therapy. The nurse observes new onset of neurological deficits (e.g., slurred speech, facial droop). What medicinal complication is urgent?

A. Allergic reaction
B. Intracranial hemorrhage, requiring immediate discontinuation of fibrinolytic and urgent CT scan
C. Reperfusion arrhythmia
D. Hypoglycemia

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  • Allergic reaction
  • Intracranial hemorrhage, requiring immediate discontinuation of fibrinolytic and urgent CT scan
  • Reperfusion arrhythmia
  • Hypoglycemia

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