Which of the Following Statements Should the Nurse Emphasize When

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements should the nurse emphasize when teaching about levodopa?

• A) "Drug-food interactions are not a concern with this drug."
• B) "Mood and mental aberrations are common with levodopa."
• C) "You will need to talk to your doctor about your vitamins."
• D) "Make sure you drink at least 6 L of fluids each day."

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