Which finding would most likely exclude a client from receiving IV thrombolytic therapy for an ischemic stroke?

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Accepted Answer

B. Blood pressure 190/112 mmHg — Severely elevated blood pressure increases bleeding risk with thrombolytics and must be controlled to a safe range per protocol before treatment can proceed.

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A. Symptom onset 2 hours ago

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C. Blood glucose 140 mg/dL

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D. Age 78 years