A patient with Parkinson disease is taking levodopa/carbidopa [Sinemet]. The prescriber orders bromocriptine [Parlodel] to treat dyskinesias. The nurse notes that the patient is agitated, and the patient reports having frequent nightmares. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss:
A) adding an antipsychotic medication.
B) changing from bromocriptine to cabergoline [Dostinex].
C) reducing the dose of bromocriptine.
D) reducing the dose of levodopa/carbidopa.
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