A client is being evaluated in the emergency department for possible thrombolytic therapy to treat an STEMI. The nurse assesses a relative contraindication for this treatment, which is
A) aortic aneurysm.
B) known intracranial tumor.
C) pregnancy.
D) previous hemorrhagic stroke.

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Suspected or known aortic aneuyrsm, intracranial tumors, and previous hemorrhagic stroke are all absolute contraindications for thrombolytic therapy. Pregnancy is a relative contraindication.

A Client Is Being Evaluated in the Emergency Department for Possible