Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Arlene has severe arthritic deformities in both of her wrists. She cannot supinate her hand to neutral to hold a pen and write. What adaptation do you recommend for Arlene, so she can write?

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Ergonomic pen

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Answer: D. You recommend an ergonomic pen to Arlene. An ergonomic pen has a u-shape on the top where the index finger is placed, allowing the person to hold the pen with the wrist pronated. This adaptation will allow Arlene to continue to write by hand.

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