The nurse is examining the external genitalia of a female client and notes draining papules. The nurse would suspect which of the following conditions in this situation?
1. Genital warts
2. Herpes infection
3. Syphilitic lesion
4. Contact dermatitis
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Rationale 1: Genital warts produce cauliflower-like lesions.
Rationale 2: Herpes infection produces red, painful vesicles with localized swelling.
Rationale 3: Syphilitic lesions are painless papules that may begin to produce drainage.
Rationale 4: Contact dermatitis produces red, weepy rashes.
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