A 76-year-old patient is being treated with carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for Parkinson's disease. Which information is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
a. Shuffling gait
b. Tremor at rest
c. Cogwheel rigidity of limbs
d. Uncontrolled head movement
ANS: D
Dyskinesia is an adverse effect of the Sinemet, indicating a need for a change in medication or decrease in dose. The other findings are typical with Parkinson's disease.
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