A Client Is Diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?

• A) Pain radiating down the dorsal surface of the forearm
• B) Tenderness in the affected wrist
• C) Inability to flex index and middle fingers
• D) A decrease in grasp strength

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

The allowance method is an accounting technique used to estimate and account for potential credit losses on accounts receivable, recognizing them as an expense before they occur.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting technique for recognizing bad debts where specific uncollectible accounts are directly written off against income when deemed unrecoverable.

Aging of Receivables Method

An accounting technique used to estimate the amount of and provision for doubtful accounts by categorizing receivables according to the length of time they have been outstanding.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting method in which uncollectible accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed irrecoverable.