14. The nurse should teach a client receiving levodopa therapy for the treatment

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14. The nurse should teach a client receiving levodopa therapy for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that meals high in what component should be avoided when taking this drug? a. Fat b. Carbohydrate c. Protein d. Fiber 15. When treating a client with Parkinson’s disease with an anticholinergic medication, what health history should the nurse assess for in the client? _____________________________ 16. Experimental evidence has revealed that clients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an excessive amount of ____________________________ and a deficiency of _________________________.

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14. Correct answer:- (c) protein
Explanation- protein contain tyramine amino acid which interefere with levodopa.

15. Answer:- nurse should monitor for-
-adverse effects (photophobia, heat intolerance, urinary retention).
-patient understanding an compliance on drug therapy.

16. Answer:- clients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an excessive amount of ACETYLCHOLINE and a deficiency of DOPAMINE.

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