What does the nurse anticipate for the client at this time

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Question: The nurse caring for a patient who just returned from the radiology department. Which of the following therapies does the nurse anticipate for the client at this time?

History & Physical: Client arrived to the ED accompanied by family member who reports client had sudden onset of right-sided weakness. Impaired speech and language noted. Onset of symptoms was 1 hour ago.
Vital Signs: HR 122 RR 19 BP 154/87
Imaging Studies: MRI and CT scans rule out hemorrhage and the client is diagnosed with an ischemic stroke.

Nimodipine 60 mg PO q4h
Heparin 250 units/kg SC q12hr
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) 0.9 mg/kg IV
Clopidogrel 75 mg PO q1d

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