During a routine physical examination of a client, the nurse observes a flexion deformity of the promixal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of two toes on the right foot. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?
A) Hammer toe
B) Mallet toe
C) Hallux valgus
D) Bunion

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A flexion deformity of the PIP joint of the toes is a characteristic feature of hammer toe. Mallet toe involves the deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint. Hallux valgus refers to the medial deviation of the first metatarsal and lateral deviation of the hallux (big toe) at the interphalangeal joint. A bunion is the protrusion of the first metatarsal bone at the base of the hallux.

During a Routine Physical Examination of a Client, the Nurse