A nurse is visiting a new patient in a home care setting. Thepatient has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The patienthas tremors, mask-like facial expression, and changes in postureand gait. The patient has been started on levodopa. The visitingnurse has to provide some patient teaching on the new medication.What is the current theory of the cause of Parkinson’s disease?What are the common adverse effects associated with levodopa thatis used to treat Parkinson’s disease? What are the key nursingimplementation considerations for levodopa that the nurse shouldreview with the patient?
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