Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1692 of 2368
A client walks with the knee lifted unusually high. The nurse notes that the toes scuff the floor if the knee is not raised. Which condition does this finding suggest?
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Gout
- Foot drop
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Correct answer: Foot drop
Foot drop is the inability to raise the front of the foot, so toes scuff or the knee is raised higher to avoid scuffing.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Musculoskeletal Assessment: Foot Drop. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026