Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Avoid high-protein meals: High-protein meals can interfere with levodopa absorption, reducing its effectiveness. Generated rationale: Amino acids in protein compete with levodopa for absorption in the gut, necessitating dietary adjustments to optimize therapy.