An older adult receives levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo). The nurse is primarily concerned about which problem with this patient?
1. Hypertension
2. Diarrhea
3. Muscle twitching
4. Dark urine
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Rationale 1: Hypotension, not hypertension, is possible with levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo).
Rationale 2: Constipation, not diarrhea, is a side effect of levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo).
Rationale 3: Muscle twitching may indicate toxicity.
Rationale 4: Dark urine is a normal finding associated with this medication.
Global Rationale: Muscle twitching may indicate toxicity. Constipation, not diarrhea, is a side effect of levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo). Dark urine is a normal finding associated with this medication. Hypotension, not hypertension, is possible with levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo).
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