The elderly patient receives levodopa (Larodopa). The nurse is primarily concerned about which problem with this patient?
1. Hypertension
2. Diarrhea
3. Muscle twitching
4. Dark urine
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Muscle twitching may indicate toxicity. Constipation, not diarrhea, is a side effect of levodopa (Larodopa). Dark urine is a normal finding associated with this medication. Hypotension, not hypertension is possible with levodopa (Larodopa).
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