A client is choosing to utilize a passive functional prosthesis on her nondominant arm after a transradial amputation. For which tasks can this prosthesis be utilized as a functional assist?

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Passive functional prostheses are designed to assist with tasks by providing a stable counterpoint to the dominant hand, rather than actively gripping or manipulating objects. They are particularly useful for tasks that require stabilization or an additional point of contact but do not require fine motor skills. Bilateral carrying tasks, such as carrying a tray or a large item, are examples where a passive prosthesis can effectively assist by helping to balance or support the item, even though the prosthesis itself does not actively grip or hold.

A Client Is Choosing to Utilize a Passive Functional Prosthesis