To assess for the presence of asterixis, what should the client be instructed to do?
A. "Extend both arms in front of you with your feet together and close your eyes while standing."
B. "Extend your arms at your sides, and hold this position for 30 seconds."
C. "Extend your arm, flex your wrist upward, and extend your fingers."
D. "Extend your arms in front of you with your palms upward."
C
The correct technique for assessing the presence of asterixis is to extend the arm, dorsiflex the wrist, and extend the fingers. The nurse then observes for the presence of rapid, nonrhythmic extensions and flexions.
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