A patient who works as a jackhammer operator informs the nurse at the ambulatory clinic that he is experiencing pain in his wrist at night and has noticed numbness and weakness in the hand during the day
Based upon this information, the nurse anticipates that the patient will be diagnosed with:
A) Impingement syndrome
B) Carpal tunnel syndrome
C) Ganglion
D) Dupuytren's contracture
Ans: B
Feedback: The patient will most likely be diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome. Patients who perform repetitive movements along with hand exposure to cold, vibration, or extreme direct pressure are at a greater risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. The patient experiences pain, numbness, paresthesia, and possibly weakness along the median nerve.
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