Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
High-protein meals can interfere with levodopa absorption, so the medication should be taken on an empty stomach or with low-protein meals.