A client is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious at home. A CVA is the tentative diagnosis. The family is advocating for the administration of a thrombolytic agent. What...

A client is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious at home. A CVA is the tentative diagnosis. The family is advocating for the administration of a thrombolytic agent. What factors may be contraindications to this form of treatment?

The family of a client who has had a stroke is concerned about postdischarge care. The client has left-sided paralysis, is incontinent, and has expressive aphasia. What help can you offer the family?