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HUNTINGTON DISEASE HUNTINGTON DISEASE (DIAGNOSIS (NEUROLOGICAL TESTS (The…
HUNTINGTON DISEASE 
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DIAGNOSIS
NEUROLOGICAL TESTS
The neurologist will conduct tests to check your reflexes, balance, coordination, muscle tone, strength, hearing, vision.
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PSYCHIATRIC TESTS
To examine the patients coping, emotional state and behavioral patterns.
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SYMPTOMS
Impaired gait, posture abd balance
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Feelings of irritability, sadness or apathy
TREATMENT
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MANAGEMENT
Physical therapy to improve balance, mobility and flexibility and muscle movement.
Occupational therapy to observe daily activity such as eating, drinking and movement.
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NURSING CARE PLAN
Patients who are depressed and think of suicidal thoughts should be monitored and offered immediate help.
Antidepressant medication may cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular insufficiency so monitor vitals signs.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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It affects a persons ability to function causing movement, thinking and psychiatric disorders.
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