Questions: The nurse asks the client to perform the action shown. What is the nurse assessing?
Shoulder strength
Hand grasp strength
Elbow range of motion
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Transcript text: The nurse asks the client to perform the action shown. What is the nurse assessing?
Shoulder strength
Hand grasp strength
Elbow range of motion
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Analyze the image
The image shows a person with their palms together, fingers pointing downwards, and wrists flexed. This position puts stress on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel.
Step 2: Relate the position to potential assessments
This position is commonly used in the Phalen's test, which is used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome.