A Patient, Age 45, Has Worked as a Basket Weaver

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 45, has worked as a basket weaver for the past 10 years. She is being seen at the clinic for symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Collection of subjective data might include

• A) complaints of burning pain or tingling in the hands.
• B) edema of the fingers.
• C) radicular pain.
• D) complaints of weight loss and fatigue.

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Definitions:

Genital Herpes

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by painful blisters in the genital area.

Genital Human Papillomavirus

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus affecting the genitals, leading to warts and potentially cancer.

Chlamydia

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but can lead to serious reproductive problems if untreated.

Herpes Simplex Virus

A virus causing contagious sores, most often around the mouth or on the genitals.