A nurse is assessing joint function of a patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Which instrument/tool does the nurse use to measure the degree of flexion and extension of the patient's knee joints?
A) Calipers
B) Ruler or tape measure
C) Goniometer
D) Doppler

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A goniometer is used to measure the degree of flexion and extension of a joint. Calipers are used to estimate the amount of body fat. A ruler or tape measure cannot accurately measure the degree of flexion and extension of joints. Doppler is used to detect the presence of pulses.

A Nurse Is Assessing Joint Function of a Patient with Severe