A Patient with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is Being Treated Conservatively

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with carpal tunnel syndrome is being treated conservatively. Which information would the nurse provide?

• A) "Your wrist will be casted for the first 3 weeks, followed by a protective splint for the next 6 to 8 weeks."
• B) "Exercise your wrist for complete rotation and ROM every 4 hours while awake."
• C) "Wear a brace or wrist splint at night and during activities that aggravate the symptoms."
• D) "Wear an external hinge splint to support the wrist for several months."

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