A client questions why a medication that is used to treat Parkinson’s

A client questions why a medication that is used to treat Parkinson’s disease has been prescribed for the diagnosis of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). What should the nurse do?

1. Contact the physician.
2. Assure the client that medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease are also used to treat PLMD.
3. Tell the client not to take the medication because there is most likely an error.
4. Check with the pharmacy to make sure the correct medication has been provided to the client

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The nurse does not need to contact the physician. The nurse can discuss the prescribed medication with the client.
Rationale 2: Medications that are commonly prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease are also prescribed for the treatment of PLMD.
Rationale 3: This is not an error. Medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease are also prescribed for PLMD.
Rationale 4: This action is not necessary. Medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease are also prescribed to treat PLMD.