A Patient with an Ischemic Stroke Is Being Considered for Recombinant

Multiple Choice

A patient with an ischemic stroke is being considered for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) . The nurse recognizes which factors as contraindications to this treatment? Select all that apply.

A) Age 83 years
B) Symptoms present for 45 minutes
C) Computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrates area of ischemia
D) 10-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus
E) Takes warfarin sodium for atrial fibrillation