The nurse is reinforcing teaching for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "Bedrest."
b. "Hand exercises."
c. "Wrist splint."
d. "Arm sling."
ANS: A
Ask patient to lift straight up using a trapeze mounted above the bed and slide a bedpan underneath from the right side to avoid the left fracture.
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