A nurse is collecting data from a client about a range of motion for various joints. Which of the following images should the nurse identify as an example of a ball an socket joint?

A) Incorrect. The knee joint is a hinge joint that allows primarily flexion and extension. B) Incorrect. The interphalangeal joints are hinge joints that allow primarily flexion and extension of the fingers and toes. C) Incorrect. The ankle joint is a hinge joint that allows primarily dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot. D) Correct. The shoulder joint is a classic example of a ball and socket joint, allowing for a wide range of motion in various directions, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction.