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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