Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who has had a stroke and who has received tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) on admission. The family member requests to bring in a razor for the client to use. Which response from the family would indicate an understanding teaching related to t-PA? The family member states, 'I will
Correct answer
C
Rationale
An electric razor minimizes the risk of cuts and bleeding, which is crucial for a patient on t-PA due to its thrombolytic effects increasing bleeding risk.