Which of the following clinical manifestations would a client with Huntington’s disease exhibit?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A reason: Confusion and agitation occur in Huntington’s, but “loss of motor abilities” is vague. Excessive movements (chorea) are specific, making this less accurate than the correct choice. Choice B reason: Huntington’s disease causes mental deterioration, mood swings, and excessive movements (chorea). These are hallmark symptoms reflecting neurological degeneration, making this the correct clinical manifestation set. Choice C reason: Euphoria and flaccidity are not typical of Huntington’s; depression and chorea are. Cognitive decline occurs, but the other symptoms don’t fit, making this incorrect. Choice D reason: Spasticity is not a Huntington’s feature; chorea is. Emotional disturbances and incontinence occur, but excessive movements are more specific, making this incorrect.