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

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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