The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Huntington Disease

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with Huntington disease who has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of malnutrition. What independent nursing action should be implemented in the patients plan of care?

A) Firmly redirect the patients head when feeding.
B) Administer phenothiazines after each meal as ordered.
C) Encourage the patient to keep his or her feeding area clean.
D) Apply deep, gentle pressure around the patients mouth to aid swallowing.