Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused when the carpal tunnel compresses which location?

A. Inability to touch the nose with eyes closed is part of the finger-to-nose test, not the Romberg test.
B. A positive Romberg testis indicated when the patient sways or loses balancewhile standing with feet together and eyes closed. This suggests a problem with proprioception or the vestibular system.
C. Dizziness may occur during the test but does not constitute a positive resultunless accompanied by swaying or imbalance.
D. The patient being unable to keep eyes closedis not a criterion for a positive Romberg test. The test evaluates balance, not voluntary eye closure.

A. Allopurinolis primarily used to lower serum uric acid levelsin clients with chronic goutor conditions causing hyperuricemia. It helps preventgout attacks but is not used to treat acute episodes.
B. Rheumatoid arthritis is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), not allopurinol.
C. Allopurinol does not have antibacterialproperties and is not indicated for infections.
D. While it helps preventfuture gout attacks, allopurinol is not used to relieve acute attacks—medications like colchicine or NSAIDsare preferred for that purpose.