A Nurse Is Assessing the Urine Output of a Client

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing the urine output of a client with Parkinson's disease who is on levodopa. Which of the following is a common finding for a client on this medication?

• A) The urine may be brown or black.
• B) The urine may be blood-tinged.
• C) The urine may be green or blue-green.
• D) The urine may be orange or orange-red.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Therapy

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