The nurse is providing care to a client whose chief complaint is pain in the right foot. During the physical assessment, the nurse notes a deviation of the great toe from the midline and crowding of the remaining toes. There is also enlargement and inflammation noted in the area. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

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The nurse suspects a bunion, which is a deformity of the bones and joint at the base of the big toe, causing the big toe to turn inward and a bony bump to form on the outside of the foot. This also causes crowding and deviation of the remaining toes. Inflammation and enlargement of the area is also common. Flat foot and hammertoe may cause pain and deformity in the foot, but would not involve the specific presentation described. Gouty arthritis is characterized by sudden and severe pain, heat, and swelling in a joint, often the big toe, but there is no mention of sudden onset in the presented scenario.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Whose Chief