What action would best benefit the patient diagnosed with bursitis of the shoulder?
a. Lifting a 5-lb weight as a daily exercise
b. Walking the fingers of the affected arm up the wall
c. Splinting the affected arm to keep the shoulder immobile
d. Performing gentle push-ups on the floor
B
Walking the fingers up the wall is a gentle exercise to increase range of motion.
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