A nurse is assessing the urine output of a client with Parkinson's disease who is on levodopa. Which of the following is a common finding for a client on this medication?
A) The urine may be brown or black.
B) The urine may be blood-tinged.
C) The urine may be green or blue-green.
D) The urine may be orange or orange-red.

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Levodopa, a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease, can cause the urine to appear brown or black due to its metabolites, which is a harmless side effect.

A Nurse Is Assessing the Urine Output of a Client