Huntington's

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I am a fairly new home health nurse and I have a patient with Huntingtons. I am trying to think of interventions that justify nursing need. The family is knowledgeable about the disease in general and about meds. I'm afraid she knows more than I do about the disease. Does anybody have any ideas on what I can educated them about? Not doing wound care or anything hands on so it looks like education it is. 
thank you for your assistance. 

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Specializes in Informatics, Pediatrics, Home Health.

Has your patient had PT, OT, Nutrition Evals? These disciplines can have a positive impact on Huntington's. Also, have they considered genetic testing/counseling? All the best to you and your patient.

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