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A nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson disease who is receiving levodopa-carbidopa. The nurse notes that the primary health care provider has prescribed a reduced dose of the medication. The nurse should recognize that the reduced dose is to manage the:

Answer Choices:

A. Side effect of dysphagia

B. Side effect of slowed motor responses

C. Increase in the number of episodes of dyskinesia ✓ Correct Answer

D. Onset of depression in the client reported by the spouse

Correct Answer:

Increase in the number of episodes of dyskinesia

Rationale:

🧠Dyskinesia is a common side effect of long-term levodopa-carbidopa therapy and involves involuntary movements.

💊Reducing the dose may help control these motor side effects while still maintaining the medication's effectiveness.

🧠Clients may initially tolerate the medication well, but over time, the dosage may need adjusting to minimize adverse motor symptoms.

🔄Managing this balance is key to maintaining function and quality of life in clients with Parkinson’s disease.

📌Core Message

Adjust levodopa-carbidopa dosage to control dyskinesia, a long-term side effect in Parkinson’s disease.

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Domain: NCLEX RN- (Readiness Assessment Test)
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A nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson disease who is receiving levodopa-carbidopa. The nurse notes that the primary health care provider has prescribed a reduced dose of the medication. The nurse should recognize that the reduced dose is to manage the:

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

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