A client tells the nurse they feel numbness and tingling in their hands after they were instructed to bend their wrist downward and press their hands together. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

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The client's symptoms after performing the maneuver (bending the wrist downward and pressing the hands together) suggest they are experiencing Phalen's sign, which is a diagnostic indicator of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This condition is characterized by numbness and tingling in the hands due to median nerve compression at the wrist.

A Client Tells the Nurse They Feel Numbness and Tingling