The nurse is assessing an older patient with Parkinson's disease who was started on entacapone 1 week ago.The patient has a history of coronary artery disease and takes an antihypertensive and aspirin.Which information would support the need for a reduction in medication dosage by the healthcare provider?
A) Constipation
B) Brownish orange urine
C) Drowsiness
D) Dizziness
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