While Giving a History, the Patient Reports Having Carpal Tunnel

question 14

Multiple Choice

While giving a history, the patient reports having carpal tunnel syndrome. Based on this information, what technique does the nurse include in a focused assessment?

• A) Ask the patient to press the pads of the right and left fingers against each other and hold for 1 minute.
• B) Ask the patient to push the hand against the nurse's forearm while attempting to flex the wrist.
• C) Ask the patient to flex both wrists and press the dorsal aspects of the hands together for 1 minute.
• D) Hold pressure to the radial and ulnar pulses and watch for blanching.

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Acknowledge the impact of gender differences on workplace communication.

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