Which one of the following statements should the EMT recognize as an absolute contraindication to the use of fibrinolytic medications in the emergency department?
A) "I have high blood pressure for which I take medication."
B) "Two months ago I had a stroke on the left side of my brain."
C) "My doctor told me to take a baby aspirin every day."
D) "I had my appendix removed six months ago."
B
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