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Average Score: 63%
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The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of ParkinsonÔÇÖs disease about levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Uncontrolled movements, such as dyskinesias, are a side effect of levodopa-carbidopa, requiring dose adjustment. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: high-protein meals reduce absorption, stopping the medication risks symptom return, and exams are essential.