Which sign should the nurse recognise as a major complication for a patient receiving thrombolytic therapy post-MI?
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Correct answer: Slurred speech with a sudden drop in blood pressure
Thrombolysis carries the risk of intracranial haemorrhage; sudden neuro change and hypotension must be treated as an emergency.
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