The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of Parkinson disease who recently started taking Comtan (entacapone). The nurse notes the patient's urine has a brownish-orange discoloration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
A) Notify the physician.
B) Determine the patient's current weight.
C) Ask the patient what he or she ate for breakfast.
D) Note the assessment finding in the chart.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Brownish-orange discoloration of the urine is a known and harmless side effect of entacapone (Comtan), a medication used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It does not indicate harm or require a change in treatment, so the nurse should document the finding in the patient's chart.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a History