Postoperative teaching for the client who has undergone carpal tunnel surgery will include:
a. teaching the client to keep the affected arm in a sling with zero movement
b. instructing the client on exercises that pro-mote twisting and turning of the wrist
c. encouraging the client to perform repetitive hand movements to rehabilitate the affected area
d. teaching the client the purpose of the wrist brace, duration of use, and range of motion exercises
D
Postoperative teaching for the client will include the purpose of wrist brace, encouragement to wear it for support of the wrist area, as well as to refrain from repetitive hand movement. The client should also be taught to do ROM exercises, and to prevent twisting and turning of the wrist.
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