2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to assess a client for the presence of the Tinel sign. Which action does the nurse take to elicit this sign?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To elicit the Tinel sign, the nurse should perform percussion at the location of the median nerve, typically at the wrist. This action can provoke tingling or a "pins and needles" sensation in the fingers, indicating nerve irritation or compression.
Option A is incorrect as testing muscle strength assesses motor function rather than nerve irritation. Option C does not directly relate to the Tinel sign; it focuses on joint movement rather than nerve assessment. Option D describes the Phalen test, which evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome but does not specifically elicit the Tinel sign.