The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Huntington's disease. Which of the following are considered hallmark clinical manifestations of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Intellectual decline
2. Weight loss
3. Decreased appetite
4. Reduced blood pressure
5. Nausea
6. Abnormal movements
1, 6
The hallmark clinical manifestations of Huntington's disease are intellectual decline and abnormal movements. Weight loss, decreased appetite, reduced blood pressure, and nausea are not clinical manifestations of this disorder.
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