Question

A 58 year old woman is ready for discharge home and will need a wheelchair for used at her office. She will spend most of her time in the wheelchair and easily fatigues from wheelchair propulsion. Which of the following armrest options would be best for this patient?

A. Tubular armrest
B. Fixed full length armrest
C. Removable, full length armrests
D. Removable desk armrest

Answer 1

The best armrest option for a 58-year-old woman who easily fatigues from wheelchair propulsion and will spend most of her time in the wheelchair at her office would be the removable desk armrest (Option D).

Step-by-step explanation:

The best armrest option for a 58-year-old woman who easily fatigues from wheelchair propulsion and will spend most of her time in the wheelchair at her office would be the removable desk armrest (Option D).

Removable desk armrests allow the patient to easily access her desk and perform tasks while seated, providing better support for her arms and reducing fatigue.

Tubular armrests (Option A) and fixed full-length armrests (Option B) may not be as comfortable or functional for this patient as they may restrict her movement and cause more fatigue.