To prevent muscle atrophy, the nurse teaches the patient with a leg immobilized in traction to perform (select all that apply) a. flexion contractions. b. tetanic contractions. c. isotonic...

To prevent muscle atrophy, the nurse teaches the patient with a leg immobilized in traction to perform (select all that apply)

a. flexion contractions.

b. tetanic contractions.

c. isotonic contractions.

d. isometric contractions.

e. extension contractions.

A patient with tendonitis asks what the tendon does. The nurse’s response is based on the knowledge that tendons

a. connect bone to muscle.

b. provide strength to muscle.

c. lubricate joints with synovial fluid.

d. relieve friction between moving parts.