intracranial, and superficial bleeding Other adverse effects include anaphylacti

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intracranial, and superficial bleeding Other adverse effects include anaphylactic reactions, hypotension and dysrhythmias Classroom Response Question A patient is receiving an intravenous infusion of a thrombolytic drug during treatment for an acute MI. The nurse notices that there is a slight amount of bleeding from the antecubital area where venous lab work was drawn. What will the nurse do first? A.Monitor the site for further bleeding. B.Apply pressure to the site with a gauze pad. C.slow the rate of infusion of the thrombolytic drug. D.Stop the infusion of the thrombolytic drug.

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Ans B) Apply pressure to the site with a gauze pad.

Since the patient has had an acute MI , the intravenous infusion of the thrombolytic drug should not be stopped , as it could worsen the condition of the patient. In such a case when the bleeding occurs from the antecubital area , the area should be pressurised slightly with the gauze pad , so that the bleeding stops.

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