The nurse performs a two-point discrimination test by applying two sterile needles lightly to the fingertips and moving the needle tips in ever-closing distances. A middle-aged adult client senses two points at a distance of 3 mm on the fingertips and 10 mm on the palms of the hands. Which interpretation of this finding is accurate?

A. Rebound reaction to the needle points. Rebound reaction is not related to two-point discrimination. B. Normal sensory finding. This is the best choice because sensing two points at 3 mm on the fingertips and 10 mm on the palms is within normal limits for a middle-aged adult. C. Marginal decline in sensory function. These results do not indicate a decline; they are normal findings. D. Paresthesia. Paresthesia refers to abnormal sensations such as tingling or numbness, which is not indicated by these normal test results.