The nurse is teaching a patient who has Parkinson disease about the side effects of carbidopa-levodopa. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I may experience nausea, vomiting, and dyskinesia."
B) "I may feel dizzy at first, but this side effect will go away with time."
C) "I should report nightmares and mental disturbances to my provider."
D) "I should take the drug with food to increase absorption."
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