The most common adverse effects experienced by clients taking levodopa include:
a. nausea, vomiting, orthostatic hypotension.
b. facial droop, drooling, psychiatric disturbances.
c. shuffling gait, muscle rigidity, anxiety.
d. lack of coordination, disturbed equilibrium, hypertension.
ANS: A
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A Correct: These are the most common adverse effects.
B Incorrect: These are not adverse effects of levodopa.
C Incorrect: These are manifestations of Parkinson's.
D Incorrect: These are not adverse effects of levodopa.
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