The nurse wants to determine if a patient is experiencing carpel tunnel syndrome. Which test should the nurse use to make this assessment?
1. bulge sign
2. ballottement
3. Phalen's test
4. Thomas test
Correct Answer: 3
To perform Phalen's test, ask the patient to hold the wrist in acute flexion for 60 seconds. There should be no tingling, numbness, or pain. Numbness and burning in the fingers during Phalen's test may indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. Bulge sign indicates small amounts of fluid on the knee. Ballottement indicates larger amounts of fluid on the knee. The Thomas test is used to assess hip contracture.
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