A patient is taking entacapone (Comtan) as part of the therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate at this time? a )Notify the patient that this drug causes discoloration of the urine.b )Limit the patient’s intake of tyramine-containing foods.c )Monitor results of renal studies because this drug can seriously affect renal function.d )Force fluids to prevent dehydration

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A patient is taking entacapone (Comtan) as part of the therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate at this time?
a )Notify the patient that this drug causes discoloration of the urine.
b )Limit the patient’s intake of tyramine-containing foods.
c )Monitor results of renal studies because this drug can seriously affect renal function.
d )Force fluids to prevent dehydration

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Parkinson’s disease is defined as a slowly progressive disorder of the central nervous system that primarily influences the neurons of the basal ganglia characterized by tremor and affects movement.

Signs and symptoms

  • Tremor
  • Slow movement
  • Muscle rigidity
  • Impaired posture and balance
  • Dyskinesia
  • Depression
  • Masked face
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