A 75-year-old man is admitted to the hospital from the emergency department after presenting with an aphasia and right hemiparesis. Laboratory studies sent on admission are all normal and a CT scan of the head is negative for hemorrhage or acute infarction. Tissue plasminogen activator is administered. Two hours following the administration of tissue plasminogen activator his examination is somewhat improved. When reviewing the admission orders, you should make sure that they include
A. aspirin, 325 mg per day
B. intravenous heparin
C. maintain systolic blood pressure under 130 mm Hg
D. neuro checks every hour
E. neuro checks every 6 hours
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