A young adult client is seen in the clinic complaining of a lump on the left wrist, but states it is not painful. The nurse notes a round mass on the back of the wrist. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?
1. Rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Osteoarthritis.
3. Ganglion.
4. Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Correct Answer: 3
The findings describe a ganglion, a painless, round, fluid-filled mass that arises from the tendon sheaths on the dorsum of the wrist and hand. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that presents with joint pain and tenderness. The joint regions may exhibit warmth and swelling. Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the joints degenerate. The condition manifests with joint pain and stiffness. Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve. It manifests with discomfort in the wrist and potentially the reduction in the ability to grasp objects.
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