An adult incurred a fracture of the right proximal humerus and is using a shoulder immobilizer for the first two weeks to aid healing and help control pain. The patient is righ hand dominant. They are referred to occupational therapy for interventions to enable independent ADL performance. Which activity will be the most difficult for the patient? a. Putting on a pullover top. b. Washing their hair. c. Brushing their teeth. d. Taking off a heavy coat.
[Answered]: An adult incurred a fracture of the right…
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