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fahad · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is providing teaching to a group of young adult athletes to promote the importance of protecting the integrity of the skeletal system. The nurse should explain that the purpose of ligaments is to:

1. prevent the client from overstretching the muscles prior to an event.
2. prevent movement.
3. provide joint stability.
4. stop circumduction.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with myopia. Which types of treatments should the nurse prepare to review with the client about this health problem? (Select all that apply.)

1. Radial keratotomy
2. Convex corrective lenses
3. Concave corrective lenses
4. Laser in situ keratomileusis
5. Photoreceptive keratectomy

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Ligaments can limit or enhance movement but do not prevent overstretching of muscles.
2. Ligaments can limit or enhance movement but do not prevent movement as their purpose.
3. Joints are often injured during sports because ligaments are damaged. It is important for athletes to understand the role ligaments play in stabilizing joints.
4. Circumduction is circular movement of the synovial joints.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

1. Radial keratotomy is a treatment for myopia.
2. Convex correct lenses are a treatment for hyperopia.
3. Concave corrective lenses are a treatment for myopia.
4. Laser in situ keratomileusis is a treatment for myopia.
5. Photoreceptive keratectomy is a treatment for myopia.