Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who reports numbness and pain in his right palm, index finger, and middle finger. The client reports working with a keyboard most of the time while at work. The nurse suspects carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following tests should the nurse request that the client perform?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Holding the wrist at a 90-degree flexion for about a minute might reproduce symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, aiding in the diagnosis.