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maychende

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client has been wearing a splint for carpal tunnel syndrome for 7 weeks. The nurse realizes that which of the following would be the next course of treatment for this client?
 
  1. Surgery
  2. Exercises
  3. Corticosteroid injection
  4. Casting

Question 2

A client is unable to pass the chair raise test. The nurse realizes this client is experiencing:
 
  1. carpal tunnel syndrome.
  2. rotator cuff tear.
  3. fractured arm.
  4. lateral epicondylitis.


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Madisongo23

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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If after 2 to 7 weeks of conservative treatment the carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms do not improve, corticosteroid injection is recommended. Surgery is not recommended until after corticosteroid injections have been tried. Exercises are implemented with the use of the splint. Casting is not a treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

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The chair raise test examines the client's ability to grip and lift. The client stands behind a chair and places the hands on the chair back. The client then attempts to raise the chair. If pain is experienced over the lateral elbows, lateral epicondylitis may be present. The chair raise test is not used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tear, or a fractured arm.


maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

robbielu01

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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