A client is prescribed a dopaminergic agent for management of symptoms related to Parkinson disease
When teaching the client and family about the medication management, which time frame will the nurse include regarding when the medication should be recognizable?
1. Within 1 week
2. Within 2 to 3 days
3. Within 24 hours
4. Within 2 to 3 weeks
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Results will not be observed within 1 week.
Rationale 2: Results will not be observed within 2 to 3 days.
Rationale 3: Results will not be observed within 24 hours.
Rationale 4: It can take up to 2 or 3 weeks to observe results in the client.
Global Rationale: It can take up to 2 or 3 weeks to observe results in the client. The other time frames are not appropriate for the nurse to share with the client and family.
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