A 40-year-old man who has been separated from his father since birth tells the nurse that his father recently contacted him to inform him that he is dying of Huntington disease
What is an essential psychosocial component of care for this patient?
A) Assist the patient in determining signs of neuromuscular weakness
B) Instruct the family on the potential side effects of medications
C) Evaluate the effect of anti-anxiety medications on the patient's mood
D) Provide genetic counseling, evaluation, and testing for the disease
Ans: D
Feedback: The provision of genetic counseling, evaluation, and testing of the disease is essential in psychosocial care. Coping enhancement is essential throughout the entire genetic counseling, evaluation, and testing process. The other answers are incorrect because assisting the patient in determining the signs of neuromuscular weakness will assist in the psychosocial component of the patient's care but has a greater effect on the physical aspects of patient care. Instructing the family on the potential side effects of medications is important in the care of the patient both psychosocially and medically. Evaluating the effect of anti-anxiety medications is important in the psychosocial care of the patient but will not be necessary if the patient is not taking these medications.
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