A patient is experiencing a painless, ulcerated area on her labia. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
1. herpes simplex II
2. syphilis
3. condylomata acuminata
4. gonorrhea
Correct Answer: 2
The primary stage of syphilis is characterized by the appearance of a chancre. Little or no pain accompanies this sore. Herpes simplex II infection will present with a painful ulceration. Condylomata acuminata appear as fleshy growths in which the skin is intact. Gonorrhea infections manifest with dysuria or discharge.
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