In planning care for a client who has had a relapse of carpal tunnel syndrome, what information is needed to prevent complications and allow maximization of healing? The client needs to:
1. Wear a brace or wrist splint at night and during activities that aggravate the symptoms.
2. Exercise the wrist for complete rotation and ROM every 4 hours while awake.
3. Wear a cast for the first 3 weeks, followed by a protective splint for the next 6 to 8 weeks.
4. Wear an external hinge splint to support the wrist for several months.
Wear a brace or wrist splint at night and during activities that aggravate the symptoms.
Rationale: Wearing the brace or splint will keep the wrist in a natural position and prevent damage to the surgically repaired area during sleep and activities that aggravate the symptoms. Exercising the wrist will increase strain and cause more swelling that will delay the healing process. Wearing a cast for several weeks followed by a sprint is related to wrist arthroplasty. A hinge splint is designed for elbow surgery and not for wrists.
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