Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

For patients experiencing an ischemic stroke and eligible for thrombolytic therapy, the target systolic blood pressure range is less than 185 mmHg to reduce the risk of hemorrhagic transformation. Management of blood pressure is crucial to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the therapy. Lowering blood pressure too aggressively can also be harmful, as it may reduce perfusion to the already ischemic brain tissue.