The nurse is assisting a client with removing shoes prior to an examination and observes that the client has a flexion deformity of several toes on both feet of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints
What can the nurse encourage the client to do? A) Bind the toes so that they will straighten.
B) Do active range of motion on the toes.
C) Have surgery to fix them.
D) Wear properly fitting shoes.
D
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Hammer toe is a flexion deformity of the PIP joint and may involve several toes and may result from wearing poorly fitting shoes. They will not straighten by binding the toes or doing active range of motion exercises. Surgery is an option but should be discussed with an orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist.
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