Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
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
Phalen's maneuver (90-degree wrist flexion) reproduces carpal tunnel symptoms, confirming the diagnosis.