A patient ask you why he can not take a thrombolytic like alteplase (Activase) on a daily basis to prevent a heart attack instead of aspirin. Which is the nurse’s best response?1) Activase (alteplase) is IV and used only for treatment of heart attacks and strokes not for prevention. 2) Activase (alteplase) is only given to clients for chest pain.3) Oral Activase (alteplase) is used to prevent strokes not heart attacks.4) Many people who have stomach problems with aspirin can take Activase (alteplase) instead.
[Expert Solution]: A patient ask you why he can not take a…
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