The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple medications, including Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa) QID. The nurse knows this medication is effective by which of the following signs or symptoms?
A) The patient has fewer hand tremors.
B) The patient's apical pulse is regular.
C) The patient has less edema in the ankles bilaterally.
D) The patient's cough is well controlled.

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Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa) is a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease. One of the common symptoms of Parkinson's disease is hand tremors. Therefore, the effectiveness of the medication can be evaluated by the patient having fewer hand tremors. The other options listed are not directly related to the medication's effectiveness.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Multiple Medications