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Huntington Chorea - Coggle Diagram
Huntington Chorea
clinical manifestations
intellectual decline
incontinence
disorientation
disorganised gait
diet
avoid Tyramine foods
antioxidants
Phytonutrients
nutrient dense food
diagnostic studies
head CT scan and MRI
PET scan for the brain
DNA testing for chromosome defect
nursing interventions
reassure the patient about the condition by providing emotional support
modify the environment to increase safety
provide respiratory support based on changing needs
management
phenothiazine, butyrophenones to control jerky movements
deep brain stimulation
atypical antipsychotic drugs
nursing diagnosis
risk for aspiration
risk for injury
pathophysiology
destruction of cells in the caudate nucleus and putamen areas of the basal ganglia
causes and risk factors
inherited defect in a single gene
nursing evaluation
modifies activities to prevent activities