A patient who has been prescribed carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) informs the nurse that a dark spot on his arm is getting larger. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Measure the size of the spot and document the finding.
b. Inform the patient that this is an expected side effect of the drug.
c. Administer the drug as ordered by the prescriber.
d. Hold the drug and contact the prescriber about this change.
D
Carbidopa-levodopa can activate malignant melanoma. Patients should be instructed to report any changes in skin lesions immediately to their prescriber.
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A) True B) False