The client receives levodopa. Which foods can the nurse include in the dietary teaching for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Banana
2. Green, leafy vegetables
3. Citrus fruit
4. Chocolate
5. Fish
3, 4
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: Chocolate may be included in the diet because it is low in vitamin B6.
Rationale 5: Vitamin B6 and protein will interfere with the effectiveness of levodopa. Fish should be avoided as it is high in B6 and a protein source.
Global Rationale: Vitamin B6 and protein will interfere with the effectiveness of levodopa. Citrus fruits and chocolatemay be included in the diet because they are low in vitamin B6. Banana and green, leafy vegetables should be avoided because they are high in vitamin B6. Fish should be avoided as it is high in protein.
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