The nurse is explaining the therapeutic effects of levodopa to a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. What characteristics of levodopa and dopamine should the nurse describe? Select all that apply. Levodopa is converted to dopamine. Levodopa is a precursor of dopamine. Dopamine reverts levodopa for metabolism. Levodopa stimulates the brain to synthesize dopamine. Levodopa crosses the bloodbrain barrier.
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