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.
Ans: A
Levodopa (l-dopa), an antiparkinson drug, and injectable iron compounds can lead to brown or black urine. Anticoagulants may cause hematuria (blood in the urine), leading to a pink or red color. Diuretics can lighten the color of urine to pale yellow. Phenazopyridine (Pyridium), a urinary tract analgesic, can cause orange or orange-red urine.
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