Sheila, a new coworker, tells you that she sometimes has trouble grasping things because of weakness in her fingers and hands. She suspects that she may have carpal tunnel syndrome, but she is not sure what to do about it. Which of the following tips could you give to Sheila?
A. "Don't tell the physician; if they find out you have CTS, you may lose your position."
B. "Exercise your hands by striking the keys on the keyboard with force."
C. "Wear a splint on the hand and forearm."
D. "Try to get all of your computer work done at once, so that you can then rest your wrists."
E. "Position the keyboard slightly lower than your elbows."
C. "Wear a splint on the hand and forearm."
Tips for relieving CTS symptoms include elevating the arms, wearing a splint on the hand and forearm, and discussing symptoms with a physician, who may prescribe medication.
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