The nurse plans to use a goniometer during assessment of a patient's musculoskeletal system. Which technique should the nurse use? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Document the angle of the joint in range of degrees.
2. Place the fulcrum of the goniometer on the joint.
3. Place the movable arm of the goniometer on the stationary part of the joint.
4. Place the stationary arm of the goniometer on the part of the limb that will not move.
5. Move the patient's arm through the normal full range of motion.
1,2,4
Rationale 1: The nurse should document the angle of the joint in a range, e.g., 30 to 50 degrees.
Rationale 2: The fulcrum of the goniometer is placed exactly at the fulcrum of the joint.
Rationale 3: The movable arm of the goniometer is placed on the movable part of the joint.
Rationale 4: The stationary arm of the goniometer is placed on the stationary part of the limb.
Rationale 5: The patient moves the arm through as much range of motion as possible. This may not be the normal full range of motion.
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