An adult client, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, has been prescribed levodopa (L-dopa). What nursing observations would indicate that the medication is working?
1. Increased strength on affected side
2. Blood pressure changes from 180/90 to 140/80mm Hg.
3. Urine output increases to 60 ml per hour.
4. Decrease in tremors in upper extremities
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This is a symptom of a CVA, not of Parkinson's disease.
Rationale 2: Levodopa does not decrease blood pressure.
Rationale 3: Levodopa does not increase urine output.
Rationale 4: Levodopa would decrease tremors in upper extremities.
Global Rationale: Levodopa would decrease tremors in upper extremities. Decreased strength on affected side is symptom of a CVA, not of Parkinson's disease. Levodopa does not decrease blood pressure. Levodopa does not increase urine output.
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