In the history section of a shoulder assessment, what would be considered an inappropriate question to ask the patient?
A) What is your professional occupation?
B) Is there a weakness or a sense of fatigue with the arm?
C) Have you ever had this injury before?
D) Do you think this is related to a possible heart attack?
E) Is there a distortion in temperature such as a cold or warm feeling?

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Asking if the shoulder issue is related to a possible heart attack is inappropriate during a shoulder assessment because it is not directly related to diagnosing or understanding a shoulder injury or condition. This type of question is more relevant to a cardiac assessment and could cause unnecessary anxiety for the patient.

In the History Section of a Shoulder Assessment, What Would