A client has a history of dislocations of the same joint. The nurse understands that this is most likely due to an insufficient deposit of collagen during the healing process leading to which of the following?

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Collagen is a protein that provides tensile strength to tissues. Insufficient deposit of collagen during the healing process can result in reduced tensile strength of the affected tissue, making it more prone to future dislocations.

A Client Has a History of Dislocations of the Same