A graphic designer, who spends hours working on the computer, complains of slight pain in the right hand. The pain tends to be more prominent at night and early in the morning. The client is diagnosed...

A graphic designer, who spends hours working on the computer, complains of slight pain in the right hand. The pain tends to be more prominent at night and early in the morning. The client is diagnosed with a mild form of carpal tunnel syndrome; the condition is not yet serious. Which of the following would the nurse recommend to help reduce the pain? Select all that apply.

1. Flexing the affected wrist

2. Shaking the affected hand

3. Resting the hands when possible

4. Physical therapy

5. Surgical intervention