Question

The nurse is caring for a patient with a pulmonary embolism. The patient is prescribed recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA). The nurse knows that this medication is used for which of these purposes?

to help dissolve the embolus
to prevent fluid overload
to regulate blood pressure
to prevent further clots from forming

Accepted Answer

to help dissolve the embolus

Answer

to prevent further clots from forming

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to prevent fluid overload

Answer

to regulate blood pressure

Question 2 - Respiratory Practice Test for the CCRN