The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking rotigotine [Neupro] to treat Parkinson's disease. What will the nurse include in teaching?
A) "If you develop nausea and vomiting, you should stop taking the medication."
B) "If you need to stop this drug, your provider will order a gradual withdrawal."
C) "You will start this drug regimen with a higher than usual loading dose."
D) "You will take this medication by mouth with food."
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