The nurse is aware that which occupations could put a patient at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Wheat farmer
2. Store cashier
3. Barber
4. Computer data input specialist
5. Carpenter
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The normal activities of wheat farming would be unlikely to put the farmer at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Rationale 2: Repetitive hand motions are required for this profession, which increases the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Rationale 3: Repetitive hand motions are required for this profession, which increases the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Rationale 4: Repetitive hand motions are required for this profession, which increases the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Rationale 5: Repetitive hand motions are required for this profession, which increases the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
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