A parent asks the nurse how she will know whether her child has fifth disease. The nurse should advise the parent to be alert for which manifestation?
a. Bull's-eye rash at the site of a tick bite
b. Lesions in various stages of development on the trunk
c. Maculopapular rash on the trunk that lasts for 2 days
d. Bright red rash on the cheeks that looks like slapped cheeks
D
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A The bull's-eye rash at the site of a tick bite is a manifestation of Lyme disease.
B Varicella is manifested as lesions in various stages of development—macule,
papule, then vesicle, first appearing on the trunk and scalp.
C Roseola manifests as a maculopapular rash on the trunk that can last for hours or
up to 2 days.
D Fifth disease manifests with an intense, fiery red, edematous rash on the cheeks,
which gives a "slapped cheek" appearance.
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