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lracut11

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client is diagnosed with a headache from a secondary cause. The nurse realizes this type of headache can be caused by:
 
  1. a tumor.
  2. tension.
  3. a migraine.
  4. cluster

Question 2

A client is being evaluated for the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following diagnostic tests will be used to aid in the diagnosis of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Electromyography
  2. Electroencephalogra m
  3. Electrocardiogram
  4. Allen's test
  5. Tinel's sign
  6. Phalen's sign


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

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Primary headaches are identified when no organic cause can be found. A tumor headache is caused by a tumor and is classified as a secondary headache.

Answer to Question 2

1, 5, 6
Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is made through the use of electromyography, Tinel's sign, and Phalen's sign. Electroencephalogra m, electrocardiogram, and the Allen's test are not used to diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome.


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