A Patient Fractured Her Right Ulna 8 Weeks Ago and Has

A patient fractured her right ulna 8 weeks ago and has just had her cast removed.The orthopedic surgeon prescribes isometric exercises for the right arm.Which of the following exercises complies with the surgeon's orders?

A) Place a 5-pound dumbbell in the right hand and squeeze; hold the squeeze position for 6 to 8 seconds, and repeat 5 to 10 times.
B) Grasping the right wrist with the left hand, move the right arm up, down, and side to side; hold each position for 6 to 8 seconds, and repeat 5 to 10 times.
C) Grasping the right wrist with the left hand, pull the right arm across the body; hold this position for 6 to 8 seconds, and repeat 5 to 10 times.
D) Press the right hand against a wall; hold this position for 6 to 8 seconds, and repeat 5 to 10 times.

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