When the patient asks what the purpose of goniometry is, the nurse replies that goniometry measures:
a. bone strength.
b. muscle density.
c. muscle strength.
d. range of motion.
D
Goniometry measures joint mobility, described as the number of degrees that the joint can move from the 0-degree mark.
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1. Breaks into pieces called platelets. 2. Is a part of the formation of any cell type. 3. Is necessary for RBC formation. 4. Does not release platelets.
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