A client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease has been prescribed carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). Which data indicates the medication has been effective?
1. The client has muscle rigidity.
2. The client has bradykinesia.
3. The client is able to walk upright without stumbling.
4. The client has tremors.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The client has muscle rigidity is incorrect because this is a symptom of Parkinson's disease.
Rationale 2: The client has bradykinesia is incorrect because this is a symptom of Parkinson's disease.
Rationale 3: The client's ability to walk upright without stumbling would indicate Sinemet is working.
Rationale 4: The client has tremors is incorrect because this is a symptom of Parkinson's disease.
Global Rationale: The client's ability to walk upright without stumbling would indicate Sinemet is working. The client has muscle rigidity is incorrect because this is a symptom of Parkinson's disease. The client has bradykinesia is incorrect because this is a symptom of Parkinson's disease. The client has tremors is incorrect because this is a symptom of Parkinson's disease.
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