The client receives levodopa (Larodopa). Which foods can the nurse include in the dietary teaching for this client? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Banana
2. Green, leafy vegetables
3. Citrus fruit
4. Chocolate
5. Red meat
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Bananas are high in vitamin B6, which interferes with the effectiveness of levodopa.
Rationale 2: Green, leafy green vegetables are high in vitamin B6, which interferes with the effectiveness of levodopa.
Rationale 3: Vitamin B6 will interfere with the effectiveness of levodopa. Citrus fruits may be included in the diet because they are low in vitamin B6.
Rationale 4: Vitamin B6 will interfere with the effectiveness of levodopa. Chocolate may be included in the diet because it is low in vitamin B6.
Rationale 5: Vitamin B6 will interfere with the effectiveness of levodopa. Red meat may be included in the diet because it is low in vitamin B6.
Global Rationale: Vitamin B6 will interfere with the effectiveness of levodopa. Citrus fruits, chocolate, and red meat may be included in the diet because they are low in vitamin B6. Bananas and green, leafy vegetables should be avoided because they are high in vitamin B6.
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