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.
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.
sphinx99
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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.