Question

On a visit to the family physician, a client is diagnosed with a bunion on the lateral side of the great toe, at the metatarsophalangeal joint. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session?

Answer 1

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On a visit to the family physician, a client is diagnosed with a bunion on the lateral side of the great toe, at the metatarsophalangeal joint. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session?

A. "Bunions are congenital and can't be prevented."

B. "Bunions may result from wearing shoes that are too big, causing friction when the shoes slip back and forth."

C. "Bunions are caused by a metabolic condition called gout."

D. "Some bunions are congenital; others are caused by wearing shoes that are too short or narrow."

The answer to this question is D. "Some bunions are congenital; others are caused by wearing shoes that are too short or narrow."

Explanation:

Bunions are bumps or deformities that form in the joints of the toe, which can cause pain and swelling in the zone. Additionally, in terms of causes, the development of bunions is the result of either congenital factors (abnormalities from birth) or environmental factors, especially the friction and pressure caused by shoes that are short or narrow. Besides this, bunions can be treated through different options depending on symptoms which include medicines, shoe inserts, and surgery. According to this, option D explains the causes of bunions and it is ideal to include in a teaching session about this condition.