The nurse is providing care for a client who is experiencing subjective symptoms carpal tunnel syndrome.Which action by the nurse is appropriate when performing the physical assessment for this client?

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A) Phalen's test is a special assessment to determine if the client is experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. Numbness, tingling, or pain may indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. The other special assessments are used to assess the knee.
B) Phalen's test is a special assessment to determine if the client is experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. Numbness, tingling, or pain may indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. The other special assessments are used to assess the knee.
C) Phalen's test is a special assessment to determine if the client is experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. Numbness, tingling, or pain may indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. The other special assessments are used to assess the knee.
D) Phalen's test is a special assessment to determine if the client is experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. Numbness, tingling, or pain may indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. The other special assessments are used to assess the knee.

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