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Question

S.S., a 58-year-old man with well-controlled Parkinson disease, presents with severe nausea, anorexia, fainting spells, and heart palpitations. He has been maintained on levodopa for the Parkinson disease, and he claims to have followed his drug regimen religiously. According to S.S., the only change in his lifestyle has been the addition of several health foods and vitamins. His daughter, who recently returned from her freshman year in college, has begun a new health regimen, including natural foods and plenty of supplemental vitamins. She was so enthusiastic about her new approach that everyone in the family agreed to give this diet a try. CRITICAL THINKING Based on S.S.'s signs and symptoms, what has probably occurred? In Parkinson disease, is it possible to differentiate a deterioration of illness from a toxic reaction to a drug? What nursing implications should be considered when teaching S.S. and his family about the effects of vitamin B6 on levodopa levels? In what ways can the daughter cope with her role in this crisis? Develop a new care plan for S.S. that involves all family members and includes drug teaching.