Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A client receives a thrombolytic agent. The expected outcome of this drug therapy includes:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Thrombolytic agents (e.g., alteplase) dissolve existing clots, such as emboli in pulmonary embolism or arterial occlusion, restoring blood flow. They do not improve cerebral perfusion, decrease vascular permeability, or prevent cerebral hemorrhage (they increase bleeding risk).