Potential for complications related to dx of Huntington’s disease, including cognitive impairment, communication impairment, mood/behavior problems, nutritional/swallowing problems, deterioration in ADL function, and risk for falls/injuries.

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Record Id: 326 Code: 00326
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References
Busse, M., Quinn, L., Debono, K., Jones, K., Collett, J., Playle, R., ... & Rosser, A. (2021). A randomized feasibility study of a 12-week community-based exercise program for people with Huntington''s disease. Journal of neurologic physical therapy, 35(4), 195-204.
McCusker, E. A., Loy, C. T., & South, G. (2018). Nursing care of patients with Huntington''s disease. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 25(8), 34.
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Record Id: 1600Will exhibit improved cognitive ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description Client demonstrates cognitive, ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Suggested days to Evaluation: 90
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Suggested Evaluation Date: 08/09/2026
Outcome References
Frank, S., Kloos, C., van der Veen, S., Schölzel-Dorenbos, C. J., Douma, J. H., Stijntjes, M., ... & Maes, F. (2021). Longitudinal Adherence to Eight Recommendations for Full Multidisciplinary Huntington’s Disease Care—The BENEFIT-HD Study. Journal of Huntington''s Disease, 10(4), 703-710.
Busse, M., Quinn, L., Debono, K., Jones, K., Collett, J., Playle, R., ... & Rosser, A. (2019). A randomized feasibility study of a 12-week community-based exercise program for people with Huntington’s disease. Journal of neurologic physical therapy, 37(4), 196.
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Record Id: 2497Monitor/record/report to MD prn ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2143Discuss with client, family ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2137Administer medications as ordered ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2498Monitor nutritional status and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2501Communication techniques to facilitate ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2502Monitor mood/behavior patterns and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2503Redirect to safe environment ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2504Encourage the client to ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description Recommends moderate consumption ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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