Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
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A client is admitted with Parkinson's disease who has been taking Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for 1 year. Which clinical manifestation would be most important to report?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Spasmodic eye winking (blepharospasm) may indicate a serious side effect or dyskinesia from long-term levodopa use, requiring physician evaluation. The other symptoms are common or less urgent.