Multiple Choice
A 40-year-old man who has been separated from his father since early childhood tells the nurse that his father recently contacted him to inform him that he is dying of Huntington disease. What is an essential component of care for this patient?
A) Assist the patient in determining signs of neuromuscular weakness
B) Instruct the man on treatment options for Huntington disease
C) Teach the man how to avoid passing Huntington disease to his own children
D) Provide genetic counseling, evaluation, and testing for the disease
Correct Answer:
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