The pt with diabetes has a foot that is warm, swollen, and painful. Walking causes the arch of the foot to collapse and gives the foot a "rocker bottom" shape. Which foot deformity does the nurse recognize?
a. hallux valgus
b. claw-toe deformity
c. charcot foot
d. diabetic foot ulcer
Answer: c. charcot foot
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a. iodine. c. silver nitrate. b. alcohol. d. hydrogen peroxide.
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