A Patient Diagnosed with Parkinson Disease Begins Levodopa Therapy

A patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease begins levodopa therapy.What outcome should the nurse expect from levodopa therapy?

A) Improvement of associated symptoms related to the increase of dopamine
B) Improvement of associated symptoms related to the decrease levels of GABA
C) Reduction of any existing depression
D) Reduction in the risk of dysphagia
E) Reduction in the risk of falls associated with an unsteady gait

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