The client's chief complaint is numbness and tingling in the hands when interviewed by the nurse.The client complains of numbness and tingling in the arms when bending the wrist downward and pressing the backs of the hands together.The nurse would suspect which of the following conditions in this situation?

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Numbness and tingling in the hands when bending the wrist downward and pressing the backs of the hands together are classic symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Arthritis of the wrists may cause pain and stiffness but not numbness and tingling. Crepitus is a popping or grinding sensation in a joint and is not related to numbness and tingling. Dupuytren's contracture is a condition where the fingers permanently curl inward and is also not related to the chief complaint of numbness and tingling.

The Client's Chief Complaint Is Numbness and Tingling in the Hands