A client is diagnosed with parkinsonism. He is ordered to receive levodopa (L-dopa) 750 mg qid. What side effects should the nurse watch for?
a. Cardiac dysrhythmias, behavioral changes, and orthostatic hypotension
b. Increased urination, increased libido, and muscle weakness
c. Hypotension, anorexia, and dyspnea
d. Decreased libido, hypertension, and palpitations
ANS: A
These are side effects associated with this medication.
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