A patient with Parkinson's disease is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to be most affected with this medication?

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Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) is primarily used in Parkinson's disease to manage motor symptoms by increasing dopamine levels in the brain, which significantly helps in reducing tremors, one of the hallmark symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

A Patient with Parkinson's Disease Is Prescribed Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)