The nurse is teaching a woman who has Parkinson's disease about the dietary implications of her upcoming treatment with levodopa/carbidopa. What should the nurse teach this patient?
A) It's important to take this medication on a full stomach so that it doesn't make you nauseous.
B) Most people find that it's best to take this medication at bedtime, provided you haven't snacked in the evening.
C) If possible, try to eat extra protein when you're taking this medication.
D) Dairy products will make this medication ineffective, so make sure you don't take them at the same time.
Question 2
A community health nurse is facilitating a health promotion session to a group of seniors. Which of the following is most important to instruct regarding hypertension?
A) Hypertension will increase the risk of cancer.
B) An increase in sodium is recommended with hypertension.
C) Vigorous exercise will increase the risk of hypertension.
D) Hypertension will increase the risk of heart disease.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Fatty liver disease and cirrhosis of the liver.
Recommended Dietary Allowances of Micronutrients (Continued)
Family teaching: problem solving skills.
Summary of Parkinson’s disease effects.
Dietary adaptations of an antelope, a ruminant.