The patient receives levodopa (Larodopa). The nurse has completed medication education and determines that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I need to increase my daily intake of protein."
2. "I must increase the fiber in my diet."
3. "I need to check my pulse before taking the medication."
4. "I must avoid yellow vegetables in my diet."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Fiber will help prevent constipation, which is a side effect of levodopa (Larodopa). There isn't any need to check the pulse prior to the medication. There isn't any need to avoid yellow vegetables. There isn't any need to increase the daily intake of protein.
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