The nurse in the emergency department is preparing to administer the thrombolytic medication alteplase (Activase) to a client whose initial symptoms of a stroke began 2 hours ago. Which interventions...

The nurse in the emergency department is preparing to administer the thrombolytic medication alteplase (Activase) to a client whose initial symptoms of a stroke began 2 hours ago. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply

1. Check the client’s armband for allergies.

2. Hang the medication via IVPB and infuse over 90 minutes.

3. Check the results of the client’s CT scan of the brain.

4. Teach the client this medication dissolves clots.

5. Monitor the client’s PTT during drug administration.