The Nurse Plans to Use a Goniometer During Assessment of a Patient's

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse plans to use a goniometer during assessment of a patient's musculoskeletal system. Which technique should the nurse use?. Select all that apply.

• A) Document the angle of the joint in range of degrees.
• B) Place the fulcrum of the goniometer on the joint.
• C) Place the movable arm of the goniometer on the stationary part of the joint.
• D) Place the stationary arm of the goniometer on the part of the limb that will not move.
• E) Move the patient's arm through the normal full range of motion.

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