A nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about athetosis movements in clients with Huntington's disease. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?

1. "Athetosis refers to twisting and writhing movements."
2. "Athetosis refers to brief, irregular dancing-like movements."
3. "When athetosis is severe, there are thrashing motions referred to as ballismus."
4. "Antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol, may be symptomatically beneficial to treat athetosis."


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