A patient's electronic health record notes that the patient has hallux valgus. What signs and symptoms would the nurse expect this patient to manifest?
A) Deviation of a great toe laterally
B) Abnormal flexion of the great toe
C) An exaggerated arch of the foot
D) Fusion of the toe joints
Ans: A
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A deformity in which the great toe deviates laterally and there is a marked prominence of the medial aspect of the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and exostosis is referred to as hallux valgus (bunion). Hallux valgus does not result in abnormal flexion, abnormalities of the arch, or joint fusion.
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