Which assessment data indicates a positive Phalen test?
A) Tingling in the fingers when the median nerve is tapped
B) Tingling in the fingers when the ulna nerve is tapped
C) Tingling or numbness of the fingers when the wrist is flexed
D) Tingling or numbness of the fingers when the wrist is extended
C) Tingling or numbness of the fingers when the wrist is flexed
Explanation: A) With carpal tunnel syndrome, the Tinsel test is positive for the disorder if the patient experiences tingling in the fingers when the median nerve is tapped.
B) With carpal tunnel syndrome, the Tinsel test is positive for the disorder if the patient experiences tingling in the fingers when the median nerve is tapped.
C) In carpal tunnel syndrome, the Phalen maneuver is positive if the patient experiences tingling or numbness of the fingers when the wrists are flexed.
D) In carpal tunnel syndrome, the Phalen maneuver is positive if the patient experiences tingling or numbness of the fingers when the wrists are flexed.
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